Bobby McMann collects 3 points in delayed debut, Kraken beat Canucks

McMann scored twice and had an assist in his first game for Seattle, who snapped a four-game skid.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:21am

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Bobby McMann scored twice and had an assist in his debut for the Seattle Kraken, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory against the host Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Matty Beniers had a goal and two assists and Jordan Eberle added three assists with McMann on the No. 1 line. Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak also scored and Brandon Montour had two assists for the Kraken, who remained a point behind San Jose in the chase for the Western Conference's second and final wild-card playoff berth.

Why it matters

The Kraken are in a tight race for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, and this win over the struggling Canucks could be a crucial two points as they try to catch the Sharks for the final wild-card spot. McMann's strong debut performance also provides a boost for the Kraken as they make a late-season push.

The details

McMann, acquired from Toronto at the March 6 trade deadline, had to sit out three straight games while awaiting approval of his visa paperwork. He broke a 1-1 tie on the power play at 19:10 of the first period with a wrist shot that snuck between the goalie's pads. McMann scored his 21st goal of the season, surpassing his career high set in 2024-25, on a 3-on-2 rush in the third period. Jared McCann, Jamie Oleksiak, and Matty Beniers also scored for the Kraken.

  • The Kraken flew into Vancouver on Saturday morning after a snowstorm prevented them from traveling the previous day.
  • McMann broke a 1-1 tie on the power play at 19:10 of the first period.
  • McMann scored his 21st goal of the season at 4:14 of the third period.

The players

Bobby McMann

A forward who was acquired by the Seattle Kraken from the Toronto Maple Leafs at the March 6 trade deadline.

Matty Beniers

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Jordan Eberle

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who had three assists in the game, including on McMann's second goal.

Jared McCann

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored the opening goal of the game.

Jamie Oleksiak

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

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What’s next

The Kraken will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Their next game is against the San Jose Sharks, who they are chasing for the final wild-card berth.

The takeaway

McMann's strong debut performance provided a much-needed boost for the Kraken as they try to secure a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference race. The team's ability to bounce back from a four-game losing streak and earn a key win over a struggling opponent shows their resilience and determination to make the postseason.