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Eberle’s late goal helps Kraken beat Blackhawks 3-1

4 weeks ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) celebrates with center Ryan Winterton, second right, defenseman Joshua Mahura and left wing Tye Kartye, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond) Photo: Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1. Jamie Oleksiak also scored for Seattle, and Joey Daccord finished with 29 saves.

Andre Burakovsky scored for Chicago and Arvid Soderblom stopped 21 shots.

The Kraken improved to 4-0-2 at home this season while Chicago dropped to 2-3-2 on the road. With a 6-2-4 start to the season, the Kraken are off to their best start 12-game start as a franchise.

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