In the opening game of the playoff series, the Seattle Kraken managed to secure a hard-fought victory over the Dallas Stars, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The Kraken put in a solid performance, playing with a high level of intensity and tenacity throughout the game.
Seattle started the game brightly and dominated the early exchanges, forcing Dallas onto the back foot. They created several scoring opportunities and eventually broke the deadlock midway through the first period, with a well-placed shot from the left circle.
The Stars tried to mount a comeback and pushed hard in the second period, but the Kraken defense held strong, with their goaltender making some key saves to maintain their lead. In the third period, Seattle continued to battle hard, playing with discipline and determination to see out the win.
With a 1-0 lead in the series, the Kraken will be looking to build on their strong start and carry their momentum into game two. The Stars, on the other hand, will be keen to bounce back and level the series, so fans can expect another thrilling encounter when the two teams face off again.