Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.

The Kraken managed to keep pace Thursday night against the best in the West, but an unlucky bounce in the closing minute allowed Winnipeg to escape with a 2-1 win.

Beniers scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets. Beniers has two goals over his last three contests, but he was the only Kraken skater who could solve Connor Hellebuyck in this contest.

Mark Scheifele's power play goal tied it 1-1 in the second, but with just 27 seconds left, Dylan DeMelo scored the game-winner past Kraken goalie Joey Daccord. It was DeMelo’s third career game-winner and his 600th NHL game.

WINNIPEG -- Dylan DeMelo broke a tie with 27 seconds remaining in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-1 at Canada Life Centre on Thursday.

The Jets, facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit with time dwindling down, ignited their comeback engine, scoring with a dramatic late surge in the third period to steal a 2-1 victory from the Kraken in a thrilling finish on Thursday,

The Winnipeg Jets found a hero in Dylan DeMelo on Thursday night as his late goal with just 27 seconds left on the clock sealed a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Canada Life Centre. The goal marked a fitting end to a milestone night for DeMelo,

Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds remaining in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 2-1 Thursday night to remain tied with Washington for first place in the NHL's overall standings.

On a night when a number of younger franchise players starred, the Kraken finish achingly just short of earning a standings point. Beniers line stays hot