In a nail-biting clash at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, the Seattle Kraken pulled off an incredible comeback against the Vancouver Canucks, winning 5-4 in dramatic fashion on December 28, 2024. The game saw Vince Dunn net his second goal just two minutes and fifteen seconds into overtime, sealing the win for Seattle after they found themselves down by three goals in the third period.

Jaden Schwartz was also a key player for the Kraken, scoring twice and delivering the equalizer with just 49 seconds remaining in regulation after goalie Philipp Grubauer was pulled for an extra attacker. Matty Beniers added another goal to support the team's efforts, marking an end to their five-game losing streak. Grubauer was solid between the pipes, making 25 saves to help his team secure the crucial victory.

On the other side, the Canucks witnessed Brock Boeser shine with two goals, bringing his tally to five in the last three games. Conor Garland ended his 13-game scoring drought, while Jake DeBrusk marked his 500th NHL appearance with his team-leading 16th goal of the season. Despite the efforts, Vancouver’s Thatcher Demko managed just 16 saves, unable to hold off the Kraken's late-game barrage.

The absence of key players Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, both sidelined with undisclosed injuries, was felt by the Canucks. Their defenders Carson Soucy and Tyler Myers were put under pressure, each logging over 22 minutes of ice time in the absence of Hughes.

Despite the struggles, Vancouver's power play showed signs of difficulties, going 0 for 3 in this game and managing only three goals from 17 attempts in their previous six outings.

As the Kraken look to build on this momentum, they will host the Utah team on Monday, while the Canucks will face the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, seeking to turn around their recent form of 1-2-2 in the past five.

This thrilling match highlights the unpredictable nature of the NHL, where fortunes can change in the blink of an eye. Fans are left buzzing with excitement as both teams prepare for their upcoming encounters!