Top Kraken Takeaways From Seattle’s Home Win Over Edmonton, October 25th, 2025
By Jayd Serdy, with introduction by Charles Hamaker
Seattle, WA - A 3-2 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers continues a franchise best start to a season for our Seattle Kraken, sitting second in the Pacific division with a 5-2-2 record through their first nine games of the season. The Kraken have handled what seems like a persistent list of injuries and have played a relentless, tough brand of hockey that’s seen them in just about every game but two so far on the year. A win tonight against an Oilers franchise that has been to the last two Stanley Cup Finals shows that the early success isn’t some sort of mirage and is rather a symbol of reality for what the Kraken can be in their fifth season in franchise history. Here are some top takeaways from Jayd Serdy after what she saw from the Kraken at her seat on the press bridge at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle shows a newfound confidence against the Edmonton Oilers, of course there were still some inconsistent moments, but that’s how the game goes.
It wasn’t a bad night for the Kraken - in fact, there were plenty of moments that hinted at something stronger taking shape beneath the surface. A clean first goal, a steady goaltending start, and a handful of young players looking increasingly at home all pointed to progress. But in between those bright spots, shaky passes, lost puck battles, and stretches where the Oilers dictated the pace continued to linger.
Seattle’s opening goal was exactly the kind of goal you want to see: earned, confident, and clean. No lucky bounce or scrappy rebound - just a good chance finished the right way. That kind of execution was nice to see early and seemed to be a solid tone-setter.
However, that composure didn’t always carry over. Shane Wright struggled to connect on passes and often looked uncertain in his positioning. It’s a noticeable shift from earlier games where he seemed to find more confidence — and right now, he looks caught between knowing what to do and trusting himself to do it. He’s not alone in that, either. Matty Beniers had another one of those frustrating moments where he lost the puck mid-shot, and Chandler Stephenson seemed hesitant to shoot altogether, deferring to passes that never quite landed.
Seattle Kraken forward and alternate captain Matty Beniers during the teams 3-2 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena. (Photo by Andy Glass for Circling Seattle Sports)
If there was one player, aside from the veterans, who looked completely comfortable, it was Berkly Catton. His confidence continues to build game by game - his poise in tight spaces and ability to handle pressure stood out even against a high-speed team like Edmonton. Jani Nyman also looked solid, if not quite as assured, showing flashes that he’s adjusting well to the pace.
“He’s a really smart guy. He’s smart on the ice… his IQ, he sees the play. I think, as any young player, the more games he gets, the more he’s going to grow, and the more he’s going to learn how to play in this league. But the talent is there, the speeds there, the skating IQ, everything, so he’s going to be a really good player.”
Seattle Kraken rookie forward Berkly Catton in the teams 3-2 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena. (Photo by Andy Glass for Circling Seattle Sports)
Joey Daccord put together a strong start, too, with a handful of quality saves early on — including a sharp one on a Connor McDavid short-handed look that could’ve flipped the momentum fast.
With a win tonight, Joey Daccord improved to 5-1-1 with a 2.48 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in seven games this season.
Seattle’s penalty kill, though, couldn’t hold up forever. The Oilers worked it with precision on their first goal, exploiting passing lanes until Seattle’s structure cracked. Their second goal came in a similar way - not off a glaring mistake, but simply being outworked.
And that’s what this game ultimately came down to: effort and endurance. For much of the third period, Seattle looked overworked and stuck, trapped in their own zone as Edmonton cycled the puck. At one point near the Kraken bench, it even seemed like the team collectively decided not to battle in the corner - an odd sight for a group that has been known for its grind this season. Maybe it was fatigue, maybe the ice, but it looked like they’d lost their ability to compete in those moments.
Still, despite those lapses, there’s reason to see the bigger picture. Against a team that’s been to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, the Kraken held their own for long stretches. There were stretches of flow, moments of creativity, and players like Catton showing legitimate NHL potential.
It wasn’t pretty all the way through, but it was progress in its own way - a reminder that for this Seattle team, the path forward isn’t about perfection yet. It’s about finding their footing and holding it just a little longer each night.
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