Sharks Defeat Kraken Amid Seattle's Losing Streak

The Seattle Kraken suffered a third consecutive loss, falling to the San Jose Sharks 8-5 in a matinee game at SAP Center, marking a challenging end to November. The Sharks capitalized on shaky goaltending from the Kraken's Philipp Grubauer, scoring four goals in the second period, including a rapid succession by Mikael Granlund and Macklin Celebrini. Despite a late goal from Yanni Gourde, the Kraken couldn't overcome the deficit, with the Sharks securing victory through Ethan Cardwell's breakaway and Jake Walman's empty-netter. The Kraken, now facing a difficult four-game road trip starting with Carolina, will seek to regroup after losing to teams lower in the Pacific Division standings. Seattle's Joey Daccord allowed multiple goals he might want back, while San Jose's Mackenzie Blackwood excelled with 36 saves. As the Kraken prepare for their next matchups, they aim to recover from their current slump and improve their season's prospects.