Kraken end skid with shootout win over Golden Knights

Rookie Berkly Catton scores game-winning goal in the shootout to lift Seattle to a 4-3 victory.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:44am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the movements and collisions of hockey players on the ice, with sharp planes of navy, teal, and silver representing the players, sticks, and the rink itself.A cubist interpretation of the intense action and energy of a close NHL matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights.Seattle Today

The Seattle Kraken ended their recent losing streak with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Rookie center Berkly Catton scored the game-winning goal in the shootout to secure the win for the home team.

Why it matters

The Kraken have struggled to find consistency this season, making this win an important momentum boost as they look to climb the standings in the competitive Pacific Division. The Golden Knights, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain ground on the division leaders.

The details

After the teams traded goals in regulation, the game went to a shootout. Catton, the Kraken's young center, was the only player to score in the shootout, lifting Seattle to the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Berkly Catton

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

Mark Stone

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

Rasmus Andersson

A defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights who assisted on Mark Stone's goal.

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What they’re saying

“It was a huge win for us to end the skid. Berkly stepped up big in the shootout and gave us the boost we needed.”

— Kraken Head Coach

What’s next

The Kraken will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

The takeaway

This victory could be a turning point for the Kraken, who have struggled to find consistency this season. The team will need to continue this momentum if they hope to climb the standings in the competitive Pacific Division.