John Gibson shines as Ducks finally solve Kraken
Nov 27, 2024
From left, the Ducks’ Alex Killorn, Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish and Olen Zellweger celebrate a goal during their 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Isac Lundestrom, left, skates against Seattle Kraken defenseman Joshua Mahura during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Sam Colangelo, left, passes the puck against Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Ryan Strome, right, defenseman Jackson LaCombe, second from right, forward Frank Vatrano, second from left, and defenseman Olen Zellweger celebrate a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Brett Leason, right, scores a goal on a shot against Seattle Kraken defenseman Joshua Mahura during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Brett Leason, center, is congratulated by forward Isac Lundestrom, left, and forward Cutter Gauthier after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ducks, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz, left, collides with Ducks goaltender John Gibson during the second period on Wednesday night in Seattle. Gibson made a season-high 42 saves in a 5-2 win. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky takes a shot against Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger, right, checks Seattle Kraken forward Tye Kartye during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, right, celebrates with forward Shane Wright after scoring a goal during the second period of their game against the Ducks, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, left, forward Mason McTavish, center, and forward Alex Killorn celebrate a goal during the second period of their game against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Brett Leason, right, shoots the puck against Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, left, and Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen battle for puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Frank Vatrano (77) and forward Andre Burakovsky battle for puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks forward Brett Leason, left, and Seattle Kraken defenseman Joshua Mahura battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. The Ducks won 5-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Ducks goaltender John Gibson makes a save during the third period of their game against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night in Seattle. Gibson made a season-high 42 saves in a 5-2 win. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Ducks defenseman Brian Dumoulin, left, checks forward Chandler Stephenson during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. The Ducks won 5-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Players from the Ducks and the Seattle Kraken scuffle during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Seattle. The Ducks won 5-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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By ZACH MARTIN The Associated Press
SEATTLE — John Gibson made a season-high 42 saves and Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period as the Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken, 5-2, on Wednesday night.
Killorn, Cutter Gauthier and Trevor Zegras each had a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who had dropped eight straight against Seattle. They rebounded from a 3-2 loss to the Kraken on Monday night at Honda Center.
Frank Vatrano and Brett Leason scored in the first period for the Ducks.
Seattle erased the 2-0 deficit on goals from Eeli Tolvanen at 16:34 of the first period and Oliver Bjorkstrand at 8:58 of the second. Joey Daccord stopped 28 shots.
Killorn put the Ducks ahead for good at 10:02 of the second with a wrist shot after Mason McTavish got the puck along the boards and Zegras found an open Killorn.
Gauthier made it 4-2 with a power-play goal at 19:23, and Killorn assisted on Zegras’ goal at 13:55 of the third.
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The Ducks host the Kings on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Honda Center.
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