The Seattle Kraken prospects split their two-game showcase against Vancouver, showcasing several promising performances while heading into training camp with plenty to build on.
The Seattle Kraken prospects split their two-game showcase against the Vancouver Canucks, winning Saturday’s opener 7-3 before falling 5-2 in Sunday’s rematch.
Seattle’s 7-3 victory in the first game featured a balanced offensive attack, with several prospects finding the scoresheet as the Kraken took control early and never looked back.
The second game unfolded much differently.
Seattle came out with plenty of energy Sunday and generated 12 shots in the opening period, more than doubling its first-period total from Saturday. Vancouver, however, opened the scoring when 2026 first-round pick Adam Novotny beat Nikke Kokko to give the Canucks a 1-0 lead.
The Kraken answered early in the second period when defenseman Tyson Jugnauth converted on the power play, with Jagger Firkus and Oscar Fisker Molgaard picking up the assists.
That was as close as Seattle would get.
Vancouver responded with four goals over the remainder of the second period, turning a 1-1 game into a 5-2 advantage. Seattle struggled defensively during the stretch, with missed assignments and turnovers allowing the Canucks to capitalize.
Seattle pushed back in the third period but couldn't close the gap.
Despite Sunday's loss, several Kraken prospects had strong weekends. Firkus remained noticeable throughout both games, while Fisker Molgaard continued to show the two-way game that made him one of Seattle's more intriguing young forwards.
On defense, Ty Nelson and Jugnauth formed Seattle's top pairing. Nelson recorded three assists over the two games, while Jugnauth finished Sunday with a goal and an assist.
Jugnauth, who was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team last season, said his focus entering the season has been adding strength and becoming more dynamic with the puck while continuing to improve defensively.
The Kraken also received contributions from Justin Janicke, Andrei Loshko and Caden Price in Saturday's win. Janicke scored twice, Loshko added two goals and Price recorded a goal and an assist in his first game action since his AHL rookie season ended prematurely last February.
Seattle's special teams were another bright spot throughout the weekend. The penalty kill went a perfect 100 percent, while the power play converted twice in three opportunities.
The Kraken ultimately finished the showcase with a 1-1 record and outscored Vancouver 9-8 across the two games.
More importantly, the weekend provided Seattle's prospects with their first opportunity to compete in game action before Kraken training camp begins Thursday.
