Jordan Eberle leads Kraken past woeful Canucks

Seattle snaps two-game skid with 5-1 victory over struggling Vancouver

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:47am

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Jordan Eberle had two goals and an assist, and Chandler Stephenson added a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night. Vince Dunn and Matty Beniers also scored for the Kraken, while Joey Daccord made 27 saves in goal. Liam Ohgren scored the lone goal for the Canucks, who have lost five straight games and are 2-15-4 in their past 21 contests.

Why it matters

The win snaps a two-game skid for the Kraken, who are looking to solidify their playoff positioning in the tight Western Conference race. Meanwhile, the Canucks continue to struggle mightily, sitting in last place in the overall NHL standings as the trade deadline approaches.

The details

Eberle opened the scoring for the Kraken in the first period, and Stephenson doubled the lead later in the frame. Ohgren got the Canucks on the board in the second period, but Eberle restored the two-goal advantage shortly after. Beniers and Dunn also found the back of the net for Seattle. The Canucks sat defenseman Tyler Myers for the second straight game as he is likely to be traded before the NHL's trade deadline on Friday.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Kraken opened the scoring at 7:36 of the first period.
  • Stephenson doubled the Kraken's lead at 10:20 of the first period.
  • Ohgren scored for the Canucks at 8:28 of the second period.
  • Eberle restored the Kraken's two-goal lead at 13:47 of the second period.

The players

Jordan Eberle

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who had two goals and an assist in the game.

Chandler Stephenson

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

Liam Ohgren

A forward for the Vancouver Canucks who scored the team's lone goal in the game.

Joey Daccord

The goaltender for the Seattle Kraken who made 27 saves in the win.

Tyler Myers

A defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks who was held out of the game for roster management purposes as he is likely to be traded before the NHL trade deadline.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this win and keep pushing towards the playoffs.”

— Jordan Eberle, Forward, Seattle Kraken

“It's been a frustrating season, but we have to keep working hard and find a way to turn things around.”

— Liam Ohgren, Forward, Vancouver Canucks

What’s next

The Kraken will look to build on this win as they continue their six-game homestand, while the Canucks will try to end their five-game losing streak before the NHL trade deadline on Friday.

The takeaway

The Kraken's victory over the struggling Canucks showcases their ability to capitalize on opportunities and solidify their playoff positioning, while the Canucks' continued woes highlight the need for significant roster changes as the trade deadline approaches.