A preseason game saw the Kraken’s defense dominate early with a first-period goal and assist, but the momentum faltered as Berkley Catton stepped up in the third to score. Despite the strong start, the team fell short in their fourth and final tune-up match before facing a key test on Thursday night. The late push from Catton highlighted a shift in momentum, though the loss underscores lingering questions ahead of the regular season opener. Fans and analysts will be watching how these early struggles translate into performance when the stakes rise.

The Kraken defenseman had a first period goal and an assist ahead of Berkly Catton notching a third period marker but they still lost their fourth and final preseason affair ahead of Thursday night’s ...