Daccord Makes History with Shutout as Kraken Beat Golden Knights
Joey Daccord recorded the first shutout in Winter Classic history as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights. Daccord's stellar performance helped extend the Kraken's winning streak to five games and their point streak to nine.
Daccord's Historic Shutout
Joey Daccord made 35 saves and secured the first shutout in the 15-game history of the Winter Classic. The game took place at T-Mobile Park, the home stadium of MLB's Seattle Mariners, in front of a crowd of 47,313 fans.
Daccord's remarkable achievement was celebrated by fans who chanted his name as he left the ice. It was a memorable day for the city of Seattle and for Daccord, who described it as one of the coolest days of his life.
This shutout also marked the fifth shutout in NHL outdoor game history and the first since 2017. Daccord's impressive play has been a key factor in the Kraken's recent success.
Kraken's Market Ignited
The Seattle Kraken's victory and Daccord's shutout have ignited the market and showcased the rise of hockey in Seattle. The team has now won five consecutive games and achieved a record of 7-0-2 in their past nine games.
This winning streak has propelled the Kraken above .500 for the first time this season. The fans in Seattle have shown tremendous support, demonstrating that the city has truly become a hockey town.
Daccord's outstanding performance comes after he took over the No. 1 role in goal due to an injury to Philipp Grubauer. He has won four straight starts and holds a 6-0-2 record with two shutouts in his last eight starts.
Early Goals Secure Victory
Eeli Tolvanen and Will Borgen were the goal scorers for the Seattle Kraken. Tolvanen opened the scoring in the first period with a netfront deflection of a shot from the point by Vince Dunn.
Borgen extended the lead in the second period, capitalizing on a rebound off a shot by Tye Kartye. Despite Vegas' efforts to push back in the game, Yanni Gourde sealed the victory for the Kraken with a goal in the third period.
Seattle's ability to score early and maintain their lead proved crucial in securing the shutout win against the Golden Knights.
