The Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night, marking their third consecutive win after a shaky spell. The Kraken's victory was fueled by a strong performance from goaltender Joey Daccord, timely goals, and capitalizing on special teams. Here are three takeaways from the game:

1. Daccord's Solid Goaltending Secures the Win

Joey Daccord was instrumental in the Kraken's success, stopping 35 of 37 shots from the Kings. Daccord's performance was particularly crucial as the Kings mounted a late comeback attempt. His saves in the final minutes preserved the Kraken's lead and secured the victory. After the game, Daccord emphasized the team's hard work and resilience, underscoring the importance of the win after a challenging stretch.

2. Timely Goals and Offensive Contributions

The Kraken's offense came alive at key moments, with goals from Jordan Eberle, Frederick Gaudreau, and Ben Meyers. Eberle's power-play goal early in the second period set the tone for the game, while Gaudreau and Meyers added to the lead with goals that showcased the team's offensive depth. Eeli Tolvanen contributed with two assists. Gaudreau's goal was particularly fortuitous, deflecting off a Kings defender and eluding the goalie. Meyers' goal came off a 2-on-1 rush, further highlighting the Kraken's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

3. Special Teams Make a Difference

The Kraken's power play proved to be a difference-maker, with Jordan Eberle scoring on the man advantage. The Kraken opened the scoring 1:10 into the second period on the power play after a pass from Matty Beniers to Eberle. This ability to convert on power play opportunities provided a crucial boost. While they did not score any other power play goals, the Kraken's special teams performance contributed to their success.

The Kraken's win against the Kings was a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities. Daccord's stellar goaltending, combined with timely goals and a strong power play, propelled the team to victory. This win concludes a California sweep for the Kraken, who went 1-9-1 in their previous 11 games before arriving in California.