Kaapo Kakko had three assists to extend his point streak to five games, and the Kraken (20-24-3) ended a three-game home losing streak (0-2-1). Joey Daccord made 28 saves.
Adrian Kempe and Jordan Spence scored for the Kings (25-13-5), who had allowed six goals over their past four games (4-2-0). Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves; he had allowed one goal or fewer in his previous five starts.
Seattle went up 3-2 1:37 into the second period when Chandler Stephenson redirected a shot in the slot from Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Schwartz scored into an empty net at 18:50 of the third period for his first hat trick with the Kraken. He had four in 10 seasons with the St. Louis Blues.
Schwartz gave the Kraken a 1-0 lead 28 seconds into the first period. Alex Turcotte couldn’t control a pass from Kempe in the defensive zone, and Kakko took the turnover before finding Schwartz in the high slot for a wrist shot.
Kempe tied it 1-1 on the power play at 6:07, putting in Anze Kopitar’s cross-slot pass for his sixth goal in the past eight games.
Schwartz put Seattle ahead 2-1 at 7:40, finishing off a 4-on-2 rush by scoring on a wrist shot from the right circle.
Spence tied it up 2-2 at 18:43 on a one-timer from the right point.
In a stunning display of skill and determination, forward Schwartz scored a hat trick to lead the Seattle Kraken to a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The crowd erupted in cheers as Schwartz showcased his scoring prowess, netting three goals to secure the win for his team.
The Kraken’s offense was firing on all cylinders, with Schwartz leading the charge and his teammates providing crucial support. The Kings defense simply couldn’t contain Schwartz, as he skated circles around them and found the back of the net with ease.
This impressive performance solidifies Schwartz as a key player for the Kraken and a force to be reckoned with in the NHL. His hat trick not only secured the win for his team, but also sent a message to the rest of the league that the Kraken are a force to be reckoned with.
Fans are buzzing with excitement over Schwartz’s stellar performance, and are eager to see what he will do next. With players like Schwartz leading the way, the Kraken are poised for a successful season ahead.
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