Kraken Earn Hard-Fought Victory Over Lightning

Seattle Kraken defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime on the road

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:56am

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The Seattle Kraken defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime in a hard-fought, physical game. The Kraken jumped out to an early 3-1 lead with goals from Brandon Montour, Kaapo Kakko, and Bobby McMann, but the Lightning battled back to tie it late in the second period. The game went to overtime, where Brandon Montour scored the game-winner for the Kraken.

Why it matters

This was a crucial road win for the Kraken, who had lost four straight games and were struggling to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. The victory over the highly-rated Lightning shows the Kraken can compete with the league's top teams and keep their postseason hopes alive.

The details

The Kraken came out aggressively, with rookie Berkly Catton getting into his first NHL fight early in the second period. The Kraken built a 3-1 lead through the first two periods, but the Lightning battled back to tie it 3-3 late in the second. The game remained tied through the third period, setting up Montour's overtime heroics to give the Kraken the victory.

  • The Kraken scored the opening goal in the first period.
  • The Lightning tied the game less than two minutes later.
  • The Kraken regained the lead before the end of the first period.
  • The Kraken extended their lead to 3-1 early in the second period.
  • The Lightning scored twice in the second period to tie the game 3-3.

The players

Brandon Montour

Scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Kraken.

Kaapo Kakko

Scored a goal in the first period to give the Kraken a 2-1 lead.

Bobby McMann

Scored a goal in the second period to extend the Kraken's lead to 3-1.

Berkly Catton

Rookie Kraken player who got into his first NHL fight in the second period.

Andrei Vasilevskiy

Goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.