A late third-period goal sealed a hard-fought victory for the Seattle Kraken in their season opener, as a visiting player’s tally at 14:33 flipped the momentum in their favor. The win came despite the home team’s early offensive push, including a goal from a star forward who had been waiting for his first of the season. The back-and-forth contest ended with the Kraken taking control, extending their lead to two before holding off a late rally. Fans and analysts will be watching how this performance sets the tone for the team’s campaign ahead.

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the season, but Jared McCann scored the go-ahead goal at 14:33 of the third period for the Seattle Kraken in a 5-3 win against the Washington ...