Beniers finishes Kraken’s 2–1 overtime response to Calgary

Seattle’s answer to a six-goal defeat was a game in which it allowed only one. Matty Beniers scored 55 seconds into overtime to give the Kraken a 2–1 victory over the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, November 4. Joey Daccord made 25 saves, keeping Seattle close long enough for Berkly Catton to equalize and Beniers to finish the job.

A recovery that took time

Yegor Sharangovich put Calgary ahead in the first period by redirecting Zach Whitecloud’s shot. Catton appeared to answer before intermission, but Calgary successfully challenged the play for offside. The Kraken therefore had to recover twice: first from conceding the opening goal, then from losing what had looked like their equalizer.

Catton made the next one count with 6:51 remaining in the second period. Mackie Samoskevich supplied the pass, and Catton’s finish extended his point streak to seven games. Dustin Wolf kept Seattle from taking the lead in regulation, finishing with 27 saves, while Daccord preserved the tie at the other end.

Brandon Montour created the decisive overtime opening by intercepting a pass and sending Beniers away on a breakaway. A defensive read became an immediate scoring opportunity, and Beniers converted before Calgary could recover. Seattle improved to 9–5–1; Calgary left with an overtime point at 7–8–1.

Daccord makes the narrow margin hold

The goaltender’s contribution went beyond the final save total. Calgary had chances to regain control while the score was tied, and Seattle needed Daccord to keep a single mistake from becoming the deciding goal. In the team’s postgame account, Daccord said, “It felt really good to make big saves.”

Allyson Ballard’s Associated Press report carried by FOX 13 Seattle also documented the third-period collision between Martin Pospisil and Daccord behind the net, followed by Montour’s response and penalties. Daccord remained in the game and completed the win. That establishes what happened Wednesday, without assuming anything about his health beyond the final whistle.

The changed forward group

Matthew Wood made his Seattle debut alongside Chandler Stephenson and Freddy Gaudreau, finishing without a point. The arrival also changed the combinations elsewhere: Samoskevich helped create Catton’s goal. A new player’s first game is therefore worth assessing through the whole forward group, rather than expecting the trade to announce itself with an immediate goal.

The game offered a useful early example of Seattle generating offense through a quick connection on the rush. It also showed why one successful combination cannot carry the entire assessment. The Kraken needed goaltending and an overtime interception as well as Catton’s finish to turn that contribution into a win.

Analysis: preserve the response, improve the start

The most encouraging part of the result is that Seattle found a route back after the overturned goal. An unsuccessful early chance did not end its offense, and a tied third period did not become another late collapse. That is a better foundation than requiring several goals simply to stay competitive.

The next improvement is to create that pressure earlier. Supporting the puck carrier through the neutral zone gives the next receiver a chance to attack with speed. If the first pass is forced or the receiver is isolated, the same attempted rush can leave the team defending again. The practical target is another controlled touch before the opponent can organize.

Seattle should also aim to make its goaltender’s best saves a safeguard rather than a requirement. A recovered puck needs a clear outlet, and players joining the attack need enough support behind them to survive a turnover. Montour’s overtime play illustrates the reward for reading the next pass, but it does not remove the need for reliable coverage throughout regulation.

What comes next

The Kraken host the New York Rangers on Saturday, November 7. The useful benchmark is another game in which Seattle can stay competitive without chasing a large deficit. Wednesday supplied the points and a response to Calgary; the next test is repeating the habits that kept the score within reach.

Rain City Sports editorial desk | Published November 5, 2026. Sources checked November 5, 2026. Image: illustrative Seattle scene.

Sources

• NHL official final recap (checked 2026-11-05)
• Kraken postgame report and Daccord comments (checked 2026-11-05)
• Allyson Ballard, Associated Press via FOX 13 Seattle (checked 2026-11-05)
• Reuters/Field Level Media match corroboration (checked 2026-11-05)

Analysis and recommendations are the editorial desk’s interpretation. Reporting and attributed perspectives are linked above. Information is current as of the publication date.