Klim Kostin’s Gordie Howe hat trick helps Sharks beat Kraken 8-5

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Klim Kostin matched Gordie Howe’s hat trick with a goal, an assist and a tackle, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Seattle Kraken 8-5 on Friday.

Jake Walman scored two goals for the Sharks, and Macklin Celebrini, Mikael Granlund and Will Smith had a goal and an assist. Timothy Liljegren also scored. San Jose scored three straight goals in the second period to take a 6-4 lead. Ethan Cardwell scored his first NHL goal in the third period to give the Sharks a 7-5 lead.

Kostin battled Will Borgen midway through the third period to complete the hat trick.

Shane Wright scored two goals for the Kraken, while Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Chandler Stephenson also scored.

Takeaways

Kraken: The Kraken gave up a season-high in goals, allowing 13 goals in their last two games.

Sharks: San Jose’s top young talents find their rhythm. Celebrini is tied for the rookie lead in goals with eight, and Smith has six points in his last three games.

Key moment

The Sharks defeated the Kraken with three goals in seven minutes in the second period, turning a 4-3 deficit into a 6-4 lead.

Key statistics

Seattle scored two power play goals, both from Wright, ending a six-game losing streak. The Kraken entered the game 0 for 20 on the power play since November 14th.

Next

The two teams will play again in Seattle on Saturday evening in their second home game.

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