Kraken stay in playoff hunt with shootout win over Knights

Rookie Berkly Catton scored the winner in the fifth round of a shootout as Seattle rallied from a two-goal deficit.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:55am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game in sharp, overlapping geometric planes of deep blue, teal, red, gold, black, and gray, representing the dynamic action and competition between the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights.A cubist interpretation of the intense playoff push between the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights, captured in a fractured, geometric painting.Anaheim Today

The Seattle Kraken kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 4-3 shootout victory against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Rookie Berkly Catton sparked a rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period and scored the winner in the fifth round of the shootout. Jared McCann and Bobby McMann also scored in regulation for the Kraken, who snapped a six-game skid. The Golden Knights got goals from Mark Stone (2) and Brett Howden, but lost for the first time in five games under new coach John Tortorella.

Why it matters

The Kraken's victory over the Golden Knights, who are tied for second in the Pacific Division, helps Seattle stay in the playoff hunt. The Kraken are still on the outside looking in, but this win keeps their postseason dreams alive with just a few games left in the regular season.

The details

The Golden Knights opened the scoring in the first period on a goal by Mark Stone. They extended their lead to 2-0 early in the second period on another goal by Stone. The Kraken pulled within 2-1 on a power-play goal by Jared McCann late in the second. In the third period, Berkly Catton scored a fluke goal to make it 3-2, and Bobby McMann tied the game at 3-3. The game went to a shootout, where Catton scored the winner in the fifth round to give the Kraken the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Golden Knights took a 2-0 lead early in the second period.
  • The Kraken scored two goals in the third period to tie the game at 3-3 and force overtime.
  • The game was decided in a shootout, with Berkly Catton scoring the winner in the fifth round.

The players

Berkly Catton

A rookie player for the Seattle Kraken who scored the game-winning goal in the shootout.

Jared McCann

A player for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal in regulation.

Bobby McMann

A player for the Seattle Kraken who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

Mark Stone

A player for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored two goals in the game.

Brett Howden

A player for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep fighting to the end. This was a big win for us, but we still have work to do to make the playoffs.”

— Berkly Catton, Rookie, Seattle Kraken

What’s next

The Kraken will continue their push for a playoff spot with their next game against the Edmonton Oilers on April 12th. The Golden Knights will look to bounce back in their next game against the Anaheim Ducks on April 14th.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory over a division rival keeps the Kraken's playoff hopes alive, showing the team's resilience and determination to make the postseason despite a tough season. The Kraken will need to maintain this level of play in their remaining games to secure a playoff berth.