Power plays (goals-chances) — Victoria: 0-6; Seattle: 0-3. Referees — Bobby Jo Love, Kacey Walker. Linesmen — Mark Heier, Eric McLaughlin. Attendance — 3,224 at Seattle.

Kakko spent Christmas in Seattle at Tolvanen’s house, although the newly acquired winger fielded inquiries from several other Kraken players. The Finns last played together in 2019, so they had a lot to catch up on, sharing “dumb” summer stories and reflecting on their shared history.

Seattle, Lovsin 5 (unassisted ... Mayes Sea (elbowing) 15:38. 2. Victoria, Pickford 6 (Verhoeff, Wilson) 9:37. Penalties — Pakkala Sea (major-boarding major, misconduct) 1:46; Reschny Vic ...