And the Kraken outplayed San Jose for the majority of the game, outshooting their Pacific Division foes 32-22, and garnering the best scoring chances throughout. Seattle limited San Jose to just seven shots through the first two frames, but at the end, came up with a goose egg on the scoresheet. Thanks in large part to a stalwart performance from Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, the Kraken lost 2-0.
Shakir Mukhamadullin was effective on defense. He didn't get as many shot attempts last night, but he helped keep the puck out of the Sharks zone for long periods of time. His timing and mid-game adjustments looked better than in his debut, and it was very encouraging to see him look even more comfortable at the NHL level. He deserves a longer look with the big club. Many Sharks wingers were sloppy defensively, which led to the disparity in chances between the two teams. Sticks were not in the right lanes, they often failed to clear and overcommitted to already covered areas.
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