Kraken Lose Intense Battle Against Ducks

Seattle falls behind early and can't complete comeback in Pacific Division clash

Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:15am

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The Seattle Kraken kept things close through most of the first two periods, but a late goal right before intermission shifted the momentum as the Anaheim Ducks went on to defeat the Kraken 4-2. The loss snapped Seattle's four-game win streak and knocked them out of third place in the Pacific Division standings.

Why it matters

This was a crucial Pacific Division matchup with playoff implications, as the Kraken and Ducks are battling for position in the tight Western Conference wild card race. The loss drops Seattle out of a playoff spot, setting up a key game against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday before the Olympic break.

The details

The Kraken kept the game close through the first two periods, but a late goal by Jacob Trouba through a screen right before the second intermission proved to be a turning point. Anaheim then scored twice more in the third period to pull away. The Ducks' goals came from heavy traffic in front of the net, exploiting Seattle goalie Philipp Grubauer. The game also featured several physical altercations between the division rivals.

  • The Kraken outshot the Ducks 7-1 in the latter half of the second period before Trouba's goal.
  • Anaheim's Alex Killorn scored just 24 seconds into the third period to extend the lead.
  • Jordan Eberle scored with 4 minutes left to prevent the Kraken's third shutout of the season.
  • Shane Wright scored with 2 minutes remaining to make the final score 4-2.

The players

Philipp Grubauer

The Kraken's starting goaltender who struggled with traffic in front of the net, leading to several Anaheim goals.

Jacob Trouba

The Ducks defenseman who scored a key goal late in the second period to shift the momentum of the game.

Jordan Eberle

The Kraken forward who scored his 20th goal of the season to prevent the shutout.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup quickly and focus on the Kings game. This was a tough loss, but we're still in the hunt for a playoff spot.”

— Dave Hakstol, Kraken Head Coach

What’s next

The Kraken will look to bounce back on Wednesday night when they take on the Los Angeles Kings, who are just one point behind them in the Western Conference wild card race.

The takeaway

This loss drops the Kraken out of a playoff position, underscoring the tight competition in the Pacific Division. The team will need to regroup quickly to maintain their postseason aspirations heading into the Olympic break.