Rangers Secure Overtime Victory Against Kraken: Cuylle's Game-Winning Goal Seals Third Straight Win
The New York Rangers secured a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken in overtime, with Will Cuylle scoring the game-winning goal just 2:42 into the extra period. This win marked the Rangers' third consecutive victory, completing a successful road trip. Cuylle, who also contributed an assist, has now tallied points in four straight games. Vladislav Gavrikov and Noah Laba each found the back of the net in the first period for New York, while goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 11 saves to secure the win.
Seattle suffered their second consecutive overtime loss and sixth overall game that extended beyond regulation this season. Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour scored for the Kraken, with Joey Daccord making 24 saves in the losing effort. Gavrikov opened the scoring for the Rangers in the first period, followed by Stephenson's equalizer on a power-play opportunity. Laba quickly restored New York's lead, but Montour leveled the score at 2-2 in the second period with his third goal in two games.
Despite a potential goal being overturned in the second period, the Rangers maintained their composure and limited Seattle to a franchise-record low of 13 shots on goal. Cuylle sealed the victory for New York in overtime with a well-placed snap shot from the right circle, completing the sweep of their road trip. The Kraken will look to bounce back when they face the Chicago Blackhawks at home on Tuesday night.