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Seattle Kraken 5-3 Winnipeg Jets

Result: Seattle rallies with three unanswered goals in the third period to stun Winnipeg at Climate Pledge Arena.

Date: November 14, 2025 | Author: IHM News

Kraken flip the script with third-period surge

For two periods the Kraken skated from behind, chasing a Jets team that looked comfortable playing with the lead. Winnipeg struck first through Alex Iafallo and then reclaimed control twice on goals from Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, leaning on their top line and transition game. Seattle, however, never broke structure, and once the special teams battle tilted their way in the third, the entire flow of the night changed.

Down 3-2 after forty minutes, the Kraken exploited Winnipeg’s discipline issues and finally converted on the power play. A clean zone entry and set-up allowed Eeli Tolvanen to hammer home the 3-3 equaliser from the left circle early in the third, igniting the building. From that point on Seattle controlled the pace, rolling four lines, finishing checks and forcing the Jets into extended defensive shifts.

Jordan Eberle then took over at even strength. First he found soft ice in the slot and buried the 4-3 go-ahead marker off a feed from Matty Beniers, punishing Winnipeg’s loose backside coverage. With the Jets pressing late and their goalie pulled, Eberle sealed the points with an empty-netter to complete the comeback and cap a clinical, veteran performance from Seattle’s top six.

How the scoring unfolded

Winnipeg opened the scoring midway through the first period when Alex Iafallo finished a net-front sequence to make it 1-0 for the visitors. Seattle answered before the intermission as Kaapo Kakko tied the game 1-1, jumping on a feed from Jaden Schwartz after sustained pressure in the offensive zone.

The second period belonged mostly to the Jets. Mark Scheifele restored the lead early in the frame, slipping behind coverage to beat Philipp Grubauer for 2-1. Seattle responded through Vince Dunn, whose weak-side activation and wrist shot levelled the score at 2-2. A late penalty on the Kraken, however, proved costly; on the ensuing power play Kyle Connor wired home a one-timer for 3-2 Winnipeg, sending the visitors to the second intermission back in front.

The final period swung entirely Seattle’s way. Tolvanen’s power-play strike at 4:11 rebalanced the game at 3-3, and the Kraken never looked back. Eberle’s two third-period goals - one at even strength and one into the empty net - completed a 5-3 win and gave Seattle a statement home victory against a Western Conference rival.

Key numbers and IHM Performance Metrics

• Shots on goal: Seattle 18, Winnipeg 26 - Jets generated more volume, but Seattle’s shot selection was more dangerous.
• Shooting percentage: Seattle 27.8% (5/18), Winnipeg 11.5% (3/26) - the Kraken turned a low-volume night into high conversion.
• Blocked shots: Seattle 13, Winnipeg 12 - Seattle’s forwards bought in defensively, especially with the lead late.
• Goaltending: Grubauer 23 saves on 26 shots; Hellebuyck 13 saves on 17 shots before the empty-net goal - edge to Seattle in timely stops.
• Discipline: Penalties 3-3; the decisive swing came from Seattle capitalising on a third-period power play, while Winnipeg failed to close it out with theirs in the second.

Coach Mark comment

Coach Mark Lehtonen notes that this was a classic example of a team trusting its structure when trailing. Seattle tightened their neutral-zone gaps after the first period and stopped gifting Winnipeg clean entries. Once the Kraken earned their chance on the power play in the third, their puck movement was precise and they executed with purpose.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

Why did Seattle win despite being outshot?

The Kraken generated higher-quality looks (inside lanes, slot touches and one-timers) rather than pure volume. Their 27.8% shooting rate reflects a night where they attacked dangerous areas instead of the perimeter.

What was the turning point of the game?

The equalising power-play goal from Tolvanen early in the third period flipped momentum. Winnipeg’s structure sagged after that, and Seattle’s top six controlled the puck for long stretches.

How did special teams influence the result?

Both teams had opportunities, but Seattle’s late power-play conversion arrived at a critical moment, while the Jets failed to extend their lead with the man advantage in the second. The timing of those swings mattered more than the raw totals.

Which players drove Seattle’s offensive push?

Eberle and Beniers were central, combining on the go-ahead and empty-net goals, while Dunn quietly drove possession from the back end with a goal and a primary assist on the power play.

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