Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Vince Dunn #29 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with Oliver Bjorkstrand #22 after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates the 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Kailer Yamamoto #56 of the Seattle Kraken is checked into the boards by Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Tomas Tatar #90 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with Jordan Eberle #7 after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Brandon Tanev #13 of the Seattle Kraken waits for play to begin against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights is defended by Alex Wennberg #21 of the Seattle Kraken during the third period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Vince Dunn #29 of the Seattle Kraken plays the puck against Paul Cotter #43 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with Chris Driedger #60 after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with Vince Dunn #29 after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with Chris Driedger #60 after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: The Ken Griffey Jr. Statue has a Seattle Kraken jersey on it prior to the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Will Borgen #3 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates after scoring a goal past Logan Thompson #36 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: The Seattle Kraken logo is displayed at T-Mobile Park prior to the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken tends net against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Jordan Eberle #7 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Will Borgen #3 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dave Hakstol and Alex Wennberg #21 of the Seattle Kraken celebrate the 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Kailer Yamamoto #56 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Fans hold signs during the second intermission of the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken is congratulated by Eeli Tolvanen #20 and Oliver Bjorkstrand #22 after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Jamie Oleksiak #24 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Seattle Kraken waits for play to begin against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with Jordan Eberle #7 and Oliver Bjorkstrand #22 after completing the 3-0 shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken is congratulated by Eeli Tolvanen #20, Brian Dumoulin #8 and Oliver Bjorkstrand #22 after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates the 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Adam Larsson #6 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer and KIRO 7 News Staff
Joey Daccord made 35 saves in his second career shutout, Eeli Tolvanen had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday in the NHL Winter Classic.
A crowd of 47,313 at T-Mobile Park watched the Kraken dominate the reigning Stanley Cup champions in a matchup of the league’s last two expansion franchises. Seattle improved to 7-0-2 in its past nine games and continued its climb back into playoff contention after a disappointing start to the season.
Tolvanen scored his 10th of the season, redirecting Vince Dunn’s shot from the blue line early in the first period. Tolvanen picked up the assist on Will Borgen’s slap shot that beat Vegas goalie Logan Thompson early in the second.
Yanni Gourde gave Seattle a 3-0 lead 2:10 into the third on an effort play, stealing the puck from Paul Cotter at the blue line and poking it into the net after Thompson whiffed trying to sweep the puck aside.
But the biggest development for Seattle in this game and for the past few weeks has been Daccord, who seems to be establishing himself as Seattle’s No. 1 option in net.
Daccord posted the first shutout in a Winter Classic and fifth shutout overall in the NHL’s 39 outdoor games since 2003. The Kraken are 6-0-2 in Daccord’s past eight starts and he posted his second shutout in the last three weeks after blanking Florida on Dec. 12.
Daccord made the easy saves look easy and stood strong when the Golden Knights threatened. Jack Eichel had a great opportunity late in the first period off a turnover by Brian Dumoulin, but Daccord made a solid save with his left pad.
Mark Stone hit the post with a redirected shot late in the second. Eichel hit the crossbar with seven minutes left and a few minutes later was robbed on a glove save by Daccord.
Played in almost perfect condition with party cloudy skies, temperatures in the 40s and most importantly the retractable roof of T-Mobile Park wide open, the Kraken rewarded a sellout crowd with one of their more complete performances of the season.
Tolvanen scored 4:50 into the game, redirecting Vince Dunn’s shot past Thompson. Seattle made it 2-0 when Borgen scored his first since Game 4 of last season’s first-round playoff series against Colorado.
Seattle’s nine-game point streak is the longest in franchise history, topping the eight straight wins the Kraken had last season.
Vegas lost for the fifth time in six games and struggled to generate many good scoring chances against Seattle.
The Golden Knights arrived for the game in Elvis costumes but their performance lacked the showmanship of “The King.”
The flash on this afternoon belonged to Seattle’s young goalie.
UP NEXT
Golden Knights: Host Florida on Thursday in a rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup final.
Kraken: Host Ottawa on Thursday.
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights looks on during practice before the Discover NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Jared McCann #19 of the Seattle Kraken looks on during practice before the Discover NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights looks on during practice before the Discover NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Adam Larsson #6 of the Seattle Kraken arrives at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: A general view of the Discover NHL Winter Classic ice rink is seen during practice of the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: The Vegas Golden Knights pose for a photo after arriving at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Seattle Kraken on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights arrives at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Seattle Kraken on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: The coaching staff of the Seattle Kraken pose for a photo after arriving at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Members of the Seattle Kraken pose for a photo after arriving at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: General manager Ron Francis of the Seattle Kraken arrives at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Logan Thompson #36 of the Vegas Golden Knights looks on during practice before the Discover NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Brandon Tanev #13 of the Seattle Kraken arrives at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Marshawn Lynch former Seattle Seahawks player and member of the Seattle Kraken ownership group arrives at T-Mobile Park prior to the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: A view of the scoreboard at T-Mobile Park prior to the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Matty Beniers #10 of the Seattle Kraken arrives at T-Mobile Park prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: A view of the scoreboard at T-Mobile Park prior to the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)