Kraken Defeat Kings 2-1, End Los Angeles Winning Streak

The Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in a tightly contested game on April 7, 2025, with all scoring occurring in the first period. Quinton Byfield opened the scoring for the Kings just under two minutes into the game, netting his 20th goal of the season. However, the Kraken responded with two goals in the final 1:30 of the first period, with Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour scoring 54 seconds apart. Beniers' goal marked his 19th of the season, while Montour's goal set a career-high with 17. Despite the loss, Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves, and the team remained in a strong position in the playoff race. The Kraken’s victory extended their strong performance on a five-game road trip, scoring 12 goals while allowing just two over that stretch.