Kraken's McMann Shines in Debut, Beats Canucks

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Saturday, March 14, clinching the season series 3 games to 1. It was a strong road win to wrap up their matchups with Seattle pulling ahead early and holding firm through a late push. New Ford Bobby McMahon made ways in his Kraken debut after joining from Toronto just before the trade deadline. Acquired to boost the offense, he delivered right away with two powerplay goals and three points total, setting franchise records for a first game. Line Tweets paid off too, as Jair McCann dropped to the second line and snapped a 10-game gold drought by scoring first. He had been chipping and assists during the dry spell, and this shift alongside new linemates sparked his finishing touch. Goldtender Phillip Grubauer anchored the victory, stopping 32 of 34 shots for a 0.941 safe percentage. After recent losses with the backup in net, his steady play sealed the deal against heavy pressure.

1:05The Kraken head home for a back-to-back finale against the Florida Panthers on Sunday, March 15, looking to carry this momentum into the stretch run. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor, headphones in a pillow. Once you try, it just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM