Shane Wright pots 2 goals as Kraken defeat host Kings

Seattle scores 3 first-period goals to take down Los Angeles

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Shane Wright scored two goals for the visiting Seattle Kraken in a 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn also scored for the Kraken, who were coming off a loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Andrei Kuzmenko scored both goals for the Kings, who have lost three of their last four games.

Why it matters

The win helps the Kraken maintain their position in the tight Western Conference playoff race, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Kings, who are trying to secure a postseason berth.

The details

The Kraken scored three goals in the first period to take control of the game. Wright tied it 1-1 early in the period, then Larsson and Dunn scored to give Seattle a 3-1 lead. Kuzmenko scored in the second period to make it 3-2, but Wright added another power-play goal in the third to seal the win for the Kraken.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • The Kraken were coming off a loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

The players

Shane Wright

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored two goals in the win.

Andrei Kuzmenko

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored both of their goals in the loss.

Adam Larsson

A defenseman for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal in the win.

Vince Dunn

A defenseman for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal in the win.

Darcy Kuemper

The goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings who made 19 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong after that tough loss last night. The guys really responded well and we were able to get those three big goals in the first period to take control of the game.”

— Shane Wright (therinklive.com)

What’s next

The Kraken are off on their three-week Olympic break, while the Kings play at the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in their final game before the break.

The takeaway

The Kraken's win over the Kings keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Kings as they try to secure a postseason berth.