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00:00:00a little east side versus west side tonight on the ice hi everybody welcome back to ea
00:00:17sports i'm james cebalski this should be fun
00:00:19well the moment of truth is almost upon us here they are about to drop the pot
00:00:28puck is dropped we're underway and i've been looking forward to this one all day
00:00:33puck picked up by baron dished on over to glim denny
00:00:37taken by baron and they turn it over to the neutral zone
00:00:42and he gets it up to keep it out great positioning by the goaltender to redirect it to the corner
00:00:49getting it out of danger and the puck leaves the zone and now he angles it across to kako
00:00:56shakes off the coverage
00:00:59with possession along the wall from the slot denies him
00:01:05you don't make the save if you're not dialed in focus that's exactly what he is he's following
00:01:10the puck and just makes that save it's incredible really because you got to be athletic to be able
00:01:15to react that quickly
00:01:16moves it to burrows
00:01:18oh that's off the blocker what a stop by the corn
00:01:21a head of steam now towards the front
00:01:25burrow you save right perfectly
00:01:28thunderous collision on the play
00:01:31well and you gotta love the sacrifice of this play here james this is how you go from defense
00:01:35to offense you have to separate the body from puck he does it perfectly
00:01:39penalty coming up here
00:01:41back and forth action back and forth penalties
00:01:46as one from each team are heading to the box
00:01:48and on the heels of that call we get ourselves a little four on four on the ice
00:02:08four on four you want to utilize north south east west and capitalize on the speed with the extra ice available
00:02:16you can bet your coaching staff is going to put some pretty good
00:02:18play is whistled dead as the puck goes up and over
00:02:23lots of time left in this period
00:02:28still looking for our first goal
00:02:30and they take possession after the defensive zone faceoff
00:02:37slides the puck across to Alexiak
00:02:40directs it on over to Pahol
00:02:43there's the whistle offside is the call
00:02:46and they win that draw center
00:03:00along the half well with the puck
00:03:03Seattle's got control of it now from their own end
00:03:09takes the pass
00:03:11St. Petersburg's got the puck along the boards
00:03:15exploring options here inside the defensive zone
00:03:20takes the feed at the back end
00:03:26sets it out front
00:03:28oh they couldn't complete that
00:03:30tough grab by veneers
00:03:32well this is a redemption play here James
00:03:50he's sitting in the box hoping that his team doesn't get scored on and then he jumps out of the box and cashes in and converts for his team
00:03:57got to love it
00:03:58got to love it 200 foot play that winds up being the difference
00:04:00the Kraken has been the hungrier team and look at this they've already got a lead here early in the first
00:04:12James I'd like the aggressive play and the style that they started this game with
00:04:16they're building momentum and they did it shift after shift and then hey you got to capitalize when you get the chance and they did it
00:04:23handles the pass
00:04:24handles the pass
00:04:25ultimate on the play
00:04:26the true competitor save just when you think that he's completely
00:04:31out of it James he comes across with a desperation save to keep his team alive
00:04:35the goaltender they have to have talent they have to have mobility they have to be able to track the puck but they have to have a willingness to find it and fight for any second shot and that's exactly what happens here
00:04:46out battling out battling out willing and you make the save
00:04:48plenty of playing time left in this frame
00:04:511-0 is where we sit at this point
00:04:54off the face off they take the puck
00:04:58avoids the poke check
00:05:00quick pass to Stevenson
00:05:02loses the coverage there
00:05:04the Bears look to start the transition game
00:05:08skates across the blue line
00:05:11puck scooped up by Palat
00:05:14dishes it off
00:05:16here's a short pass to Burroughs
00:05:19the Bears play it near the point
00:05:23and he takes the dish
00:05:25and he was ready for that save
00:05:27moves it quickly over to Palat
00:05:29off the post
00:05:31St. Petersburg's been working hard all game
00:05:33the reason why they're still in it
00:05:35and they have an opportunity to cut the deficit
00:05:37that goes off the pipe and out
00:05:39look at the attack of the fans
00:05:43I'm loving this right now
00:05:45across the line
00:05:49scooped up by the knee
00:05:52and he takes the feed
00:05:54the Bears take possession in the neutral zone
00:05:57scooped up along the wall by Lazard
00:06:00the Kraken have the puck against the boards
00:06:04they try to maintain possession inside the defensive zone
00:06:07and now he moves it to Durham
00:06:09right in the open ice
00:06:11that one's picked off
00:06:12and now it's grabbed by Terry
00:06:14it's time
00:06:15it's time
00:06:17now you can't remember what happened in the game James
00:06:19it's all about what you do now
00:06:20saying in the present
00:06:21that's exactly what they've done
00:06:22and they've got the equalizer
00:06:24coaches and staff always preach that hard work leads to opportunity
00:06:29and this is an exact case other James
00:06:32being hard and tenacious on retrieval
00:06:34and then finding an opportunity out of it
00:06:36that's reward right there
00:06:38St. Petersburg's quickly erased that one
00:06:53good deficit here in the first
00:06:55yeah they found a way to have that counter punch
00:06:57to get on the board as well here James
00:06:59not gonna be tough to do
00:07:00when you don't get the start you wanted
00:07:01you know you're all pumped up in the dressing room
00:07:03when you come out you just don't have it
00:07:04you gotta chip away at it
00:07:06that's what they've done throughout the period
00:07:08and they wind up getting bored
00:07:09oh!
00:07:10Puck's over the stock
00:07:12Puck is frozen
00:07:13and we're gonna face off
00:07:15Kinnears has been putting on a clinic
00:07:17in terms of the stats column
00:07:19he's been putting up incredible numbers
00:07:21on this point streak
00:07:22and his confidence is just showing
00:07:23every time he shoots the puck
00:07:27St. Petersburg's won the draw
00:07:31he's the puck to Bastion
00:07:36oh and a miss flyers
00:07:39that goes right out of the zone
00:07:40Goaltender's out to play the puck
00:07:42he's the zone along the right wall
00:07:45Seattle's got a hold of the puck
00:07:49through the open eyes they're picking up steam
00:07:53slides the puck to Tucker
00:07:55through the neutral zone up along the wing
00:07:58huge play in his own end to come up with the puck
00:08:03taken by Tolvanen
00:08:07Dunn's got it against the boards
00:08:09sends it in front
00:08:11and he denies that great opportunity there
00:08:18Ellis has been on point in the pain chain
00:08:20just look at that last save
00:08:21not sure how he was able to keep it out of the net
00:08:23but he does very aggressive and athletic in his crease
00:08:26past the halfway mark of this period
00:08:38you can feel the energy in this crowd
00:08:41it's a tie game
00:08:44and they win the offensive zone face off
00:08:46and here we go
00:08:48deep inside the defensive zone trying to clear the puck
00:08:51oh we'll get some tired defenders as icing as the call
00:09:00puck ready to drop here any moment to get things underway again
00:09:08and momentum on their side as they win the drop here inside the offensive zone
00:09:12Ozone face off James
00:09:14critical time to gain possession with that clean win
00:09:17and the entire group they get that puck moving around
00:09:19and a real opportunity on net
00:09:21a big face off coming up here for both sides
00:09:25well you see hunched over bodies
00:09:27and you know everyone is fatigued including the goaltender
00:09:30you know you got to win this face off
00:09:31put them right back on their heels
00:09:33I don't even know if they'll be chasing the game
00:09:35or whether they'll just be static in their own zone James
00:09:37it's all about creating offense right now
00:09:40this is your opportunity
00:09:43from one point man to another
00:09:46looks to set up along the point
00:09:48a game adventures
00:09:49and he puts it off the outside of the post
00:09:52St. Petersburg's been battling this entire game
00:09:55and it's been back and forth and still tied
00:09:57they were looking to get the go ahead goal there
00:09:59with that good look
00:10:00and goes off the pipe
00:10:03Seattle's got a hold of it along the wall
00:10:06shakes off the defender with some nifty moves
00:10:09scores
00:10:11a timely finish and they've taken the lead
00:10:15sometimes you can feel momentum swing James
00:10:17and you can tell that they're playing with more confidence
00:10:19and as a result they get a little puck puck and they put it in
00:10:22there's always the question why before a goal is scored
00:10:25so let's go back and just have a look at the way they defended in their own zone here
00:10:29yes they gave up a high danger opportunity
00:10:31but in transition they were able to capitalize when they got going north
00:10:34and they were able to get a good chance on net
00:10:41Seattle's taking a one goal lead here in the back half of period number one
00:10:44well you can certainly tell that they came ready to play right from the onset of this game
00:10:48it's been a tight game they stayed the course here they competed for every puck
00:10:51and they found ways to get it through to the net James
00:10:54I love the way that they're shooting at all costs
00:10:57and the puck clears the sun and they'll be forced to leave as well
00:11:01excellent stick work on the play
00:11:05quick feed to Stenland
00:11:07the Kraken have the puck in their own zone
00:11:11here we go
00:11:12pucks in deep
00:11:13St. Petersburg's got the puck
00:11:16through the neutral zone and into the offensive end
00:11:22passes it in front
00:11:23and a new pass
00:11:25and that's stopped
00:11:27and he dodges the puck check there
00:11:29delayed penalty looming
00:11:32and he takes the feed
00:11:34there's the whistle and here's the call
00:11:37Pajal's going off for interference
00:11:40the PK unit can certainly reset the momentum in this game
00:11:43if they're able to kill it off
00:11:44their team is trailing by one they want to keep it within reach
00:11:47if they can do it
00:11:48they will gain some momentum in this
00:11:50yeah guys this power play is ranked top 10 in the league
00:11:59and when they get that space and time they can have some high danger chances
00:12:03and let's see what happens here on the first one of the night
00:12:06let's go for the back end
00:12:08oh he has found that one
00:12:10look
00:12:11well he's firing all cylinders here getting to that shot lane
00:12:13he really anticipates the greatest threat on the ice
00:12:16and he makes sure that he redirects that puck
00:12:18gun's got a hold of the puck behind the net
00:12:21gun's got a hold of the puck behind the net
00:12:27here's a clearing attempt from their own end
00:12:29well that went sideways but they still maintain possession
00:12:33grabbed along the board by Cartier
00:12:40moves it to D'Angelo
00:12:42oh how did he get a piece of that
00:12:45Seattle's got the puck in the defensive end
00:12:48streaking through center they go on the attack
00:12:51beats it over
00:12:53oh what a stop on the play gets all of it with the paddle
00:12:56Ellis makes the save and hangs on for a stoppage of play
00:13:04Glenn Denning's ready for the draw as they continue to be short handed here
00:13:12and they win the draw in the offensive zone and they go to one
00:13:17an attempt to clear the puck from deep inside his own end
00:13:21makes a move in front
00:13:23takes the slot
00:13:24big time stop
00:13:26Ellis makes a fantastic save from the slot area
00:13:28and listen James from up here
00:13:30I mean we do not recognize how big he actually is in the crease
00:13:35and how much daylight there actually is in the net
00:13:37there's not much when he gets squared to the shooter
00:13:51O'Brien's recognizing they're still short handed here as they get ready for the face off
00:14:06St. Petersburg's got possession here in their own end
00:14:08what a steal in his own end
00:14:10what a great move to sideseck the chip
00:14:11handles the puck from the left side
00:14:13blocked in front
00:14:14oh a clutch save
00:14:15the timely save is everything to your team
00:14:17and this goaltender
00:14:18he bails his team out
00:14:19from the right wing he moves into the middle
00:14:21puck picked up by Kako
00:14:23what a save
00:14:24what a save
00:14:25what a save
00:14:26what a save
00:14:27and this goaltender
00:14:28he bails his team out
00:14:30from the right wing he moves into the middle
00:14:33puck picked up by Kako
00:14:36what a save
00:14:41oh what a save
00:14:42and this goaltender
00:14:43D'Angelo's going off for interference
00:14:49when I played I was at peak air here James
00:14:51and you know when you jump the boards that you're out there to do a job
00:14:54it is your role to make sure you stymie that offense
00:14:57and you get your team back to even
00:14:59Seattle's got a 5-on-3 but not a lot of time to work with
00:15:06a short 5-on-3 James you got to win this face off
00:15:10possession is key if it goes 200 feet the other way
00:15:12you just killed your opportunity
00:15:14hammers the shot
00:15:16takes it along the wall by Stevenson
00:15:18Pajal back out onto the ice
00:15:20and they will continue to play shorthanded here
00:15:23runtime stop there
00:15:25and it's kicked away
00:15:27and it's a great read to pick off the pass
00:15:30Seattle's been disrupting play all night long
00:15:33and this is because of their stick position
00:15:35you have to find ways to be aware and anticipate
00:15:38where that puck is going to be going
00:15:40doing a great job
00:15:42on the power play they strike
00:15:45well it's certainly showing chemistry isn't it James
00:15:47the way they're moving the puck
00:15:48they're moving positions
00:15:49they're not static
00:15:50there's a lot of motion
00:15:51and they convert
00:15:53ask any goaltender how difficult this save is to make
00:15:56James
00:15:57he just wires it stick side top shelf
00:15:59this save is to make James
00:16:00he just wires it stick side top shelf
00:16:03Seattle's looking to take this lead into the intermission here as they've put a lot of pucks on net so far
00:16:24Penniers has won the drop here in the neutral zone
00:16:29looks like we got a penalty coming up here
00:16:32and there's another penalty call against the home team
00:16:37these fans are frustrated
00:16:39Michelle I think these calls are legit
00:16:41I just think that the fans are wondering what about the other side here
00:16:44well yeah they gotta be expecting to get one soon here as it is one side
00:16:48and it's so hard for a team to get into the game when there's no flow because you keep braiding yourself to the box
00:16:54Seattle's got another opportunity here on the man advantage
00:16:58well this power play feels like it's in rhythm and it's concise tonight here James
00:17:02sometimes it's just working for you they scored already on it and they're looking to get another
00:17:07and they send it down the ice
00:17:10and the goaltender's gonna play it out of the crease
00:17:14quick pass to McCann
00:17:17oh look at this
00:17:22with the stop
00:17:24the Bears will try to show him a few seconds off this penalty now
00:17:27and they get the puck out of the defensive end
00:17:30St. Petersburg's regained possession of the puck
00:17:34here's a short pass to Obey Pavel
00:17:37and the lanes clogged up blocking that
00:17:40we got a penalty coming up here on the play
00:17:43there's the whistle and here's the call
00:17:46Tolbin has been given two minutes for cross-checking
00:17:49the cross-check is not a hockey play
00:17:51I mean it's a frustration play and you're gonna get the call all day long
00:17:54if you move those hands away from your body and you try and move a player
00:17:57a little four-on-four hockey as both teams step inside the face-off circle
00:18:09a few ways to play a four-on-four you can sit back or you can be very aggressive on the puck
00:18:14but you have to make sure that you're aware as well
00:18:17there's more ice out there for your opponent too
00:18:19takes the feed from the left side
00:18:21fires it on it
00:18:23oh he kind of fought it but he keeps it out
00:18:25does a great job with some great pushes to get to the top of his crease
00:18:29and make the save from a high danger area
00:18:31great heads up play by the defender
00:18:34moves it over to Kako
00:18:38and he takes the pass
00:18:40great heads up play with the stick by Kapanen
00:18:43grabs the puck in the defensive zone
00:18:46penalty expires and the PP unit gets set to go to work
00:18:49oh and a chance to make a nice move and the puck disagreed well
00:18:54he is so dangerous when the puck is on his stick in the offensive zone
00:18:57but he tries one too many moves and he loses the puck
00:19:01he takes the feed
00:19:10and that concludes the first 20 minutes of play
00:19:12second period action
00:19:14stick around
00:19:15so
00:19:25well
00:19:30this is the wrong thing
00:22:45We're right back.
00:23:13We're right back.
00:23:33The court's going to slow it down here and hang on for the whistle.
00:23:38Well, a good decision right there to dictate the tempo of the game,
00:23:41especially when he hasn't been busy.
00:23:42He's engaging right now.
00:23:44Seattle's been rewarded for putting pucks on net here early in the second.
00:23:50Nice start winning the drop here inside the offensive zone.
00:23:54Lozon's going to play it near the point.
00:23:59Slides it diagonally to Burrow.
00:24:01Seattle's game possession along the boards.
00:24:05Gets the puck over to McCann.
00:24:07Quick feed to Capo.
00:24:11Looking to make something happen to the offensive zone.
00:24:15Tolman is looking to make something happen here in the corner.
00:24:18And that's intercepted by Glendinny.
00:24:22Goes right to the crease.
00:24:24The tracking of the puck in the road in.
00:24:28Pass back to the court.
00:24:29And he gets just enough to keep it out.
00:24:32I'm not sure how we saw this puck, James.
00:24:34I mean, he's screened.
00:24:35There's a ton of traffic.
00:24:36And he finds the puck to make the save.
00:24:38That one's a fabulous one.
00:24:40Slides it across.
00:24:42And that will start.
00:24:43The card's been solid here tonight, James.
00:24:46I mean, look at his save percentage.
00:24:47He's been excellent between the crease.
00:24:49And that's making the saves that you need to and you want to at the appropriate moment.
00:24:53Man, his team's been effective going north.
00:24:56Takes the feed.
00:24:58St. Petersburg's got it along the wall.
00:25:01And that's out of reach and out of the offensive zone.
00:25:05Takes the feed from his own end.
00:25:07Fast and quick lead pass.
00:25:09St. Petersburg's got possession here in the offensive zone.
00:25:13Takes a shot.
00:25:15Oh, that's blocked.
00:25:16That's stuck by the corn.
00:25:19Montour's moving the puck to his own zone.
00:25:22St. Petersburg's looking to break out of the road in.
00:25:26The tracking of the puck in the neutral zone.
00:25:30Getting a little too physical to maintain possession.
00:25:33There's a chance.
00:25:36Oh, what a pass saved by Ellis.
00:25:43Still lots of time left in the period.
00:25:46Seattle's got a 3-1 lead.
00:25:51Back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
00:25:55Sacrifices the body to block that in front.
00:25:59Passes it over.
00:26:01Goes it to D'Angelo.
00:26:03Sends a pass over.
00:26:07D'Angelo's got it near the point.
00:26:09That makes the save.
00:26:12Back to the point he goes.
00:26:14And he keeps that one out.
00:26:18Goudreau's picking up steam.
00:26:20That's Sederice now.
00:26:21He grabs the puck.
00:26:23Trying to get 2-2 within and loses possession.
00:26:27It almost looked as if he was going to get by the defender,
00:26:29but that extra move took his face away,
00:26:31and it goes the other way.
00:26:32Dishes it off.
00:26:37Seattle's got control of it now from their own end.
00:26:41Stevenson's got it in the defensive end.
00:26:44And he avoids the poke check with some great edge work.
00:26:47And he had the answer on that one.
00:26:50There's the whistle.
00:26:52We'll get a face-off after the goalie covers up.
00:26:57Seattle's got the decided edge in the shot department here tonight in the second period,
00:27:01and they continue to lead.
00:27:02Weiss won the draw.
00:27:04Weiss won the draw.
00:27:06Hammers won at the net.
00:27:07Weiss won the save.
00:27:09And he's blocked from Sederland front.
00:27:13Tank throws around the butcher.
00:27:15But he makes the save as well.
00:27:17That's an incredible sequence of saves.
00:27:19He was so dialed in.
00:27:21But I've got to say, where are the D-boxing out?
00:27:25Seattle's got possession of the puck.
00:27:28Working the puck deep inside their own end.
00:27:31Slides it across to right.
00:27:32Oh, great little take away at center.
00:27:37Sends the pass in front.
00:27:39And that doesn't connect.
00:27:42Hammers the shot.
00:27:43Scores.
00:27:45No chance for the puck stopper on that one.
00:27:53This is just a perfectly placed spot shot, James.
00:27:56And he's got all the time in the world to walk into it.
00:27:59Load and explode.
00:28:00Weiss the goaltender six-high.
00:28:02St. Petersburg's found some offense.
00:28:21And now they suddenly have made this game a lot more interesting here in the second.
00:28:25And they changed the momentum.
00:28:27You can see it in the body language and the confidence.
00:28:29They've got themselves within striking distance of an even game.
00:28:32The Bears have it from their own end.
00:28:35Scoops up the puck now.
00:28:38Sends the pass over.
00:28:40Quick pass across to Lizard.
00:28:43Huge play in his own end to come up with the puck.
00:28:46Quick pass to right.
00:28:48Pass to Lindgren.
00:28:50Beautiful feed up ahead from the right wing side.
00:28:53And the goaltender grabs that one for a whistle to try to slow things down here.
00:29:02More than half the period has gone by.
00:29:04Hope you're enjoying this one.
00:29:06The Bears make their way back into the face-off circle.
00:29:09Still in search of another goal.
00:29:10Slides the puck up from the left side.
00:29:18Perrin's got it in the offensive zone.
00:29:22And now he moves it quickly to Obey-Kubel.
00:29:25Shot from the point.
00:29:26Up to the challenge as he gets his pad on it.
00:29:29Clint Denning's been a welcome addition back into this lineup, James.
00:29:33I mean, he's been out with injury.
00:29:34But as he gets reinserted in, you can see the spark that he's provided for his team.
00:29:38And he gets a great shot on net.
00:29:42Morrison's won the draw here in the defensive zone.
00:29:47Good, solid check.
00:29:48And he loses control of it.
00:29:52Seattle's playing it from the side.
00:29:54From the point.
00:29:55Looks to make something happen.
00:29:57Oh, what a stick save!
00:29:59We got a whistle.
00:30:00Penalty coming up.
00:30:01Perrin's pick on the play has resulted in an interference penalty.
00:30:07Well, the bridge of the penalty box is going to continue here.
00:30:10And the coach has got to find a way to get this bench emotionally controlled right now.
00:30:14They're just going to give this game away.
00:30:21Seattle's power play unit puts their hard hats on as they go back to work.
00:30:25Wow, this power play has already connected once.
00:30:27Looking to cash in again here, James.
00:30:29I love the options that they have on it.
00:30:32It keeps it unpredictable when it's unpredictable.
00:30:34Real difficult for the PK to find out where to go first.
00:30:38Seattle's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:30:42Cuffs up possession of the puck.
00:30:44And now it's grabbed by Montour.
00:30:47Rocks him on the play.
00:30:50St. Petersburg's across the blue line.
00:30:54The Kraken have gained control of the puck along the walls.
00:30:57Here's a short pass to Dunn.
00:31:03Takes a shot.
00:31:05Stones him in front.
00:31:06The game has changed so much.
00:31:07It's so fast.
00:31:08And the athletes are so strong.
00:31:10I mean, the training that you have to undergo, whether it's in the gym or it's functional,
00:31:14you know that these guys are constantly working in small space areas,
00:31:17working on their games, working on their legs, their foundation.
00:31:20The lower half is so critical, and this is a perfect example.
00:31:24Shots the goal of a great save.
00:31:27This is just great puck control.
00:31:29To put the puck to the corner, no second shot opportunity.
00:31:32And the puck leaves the zone.
00:31:34Looking to break out here on the power play.
00:31:36Into the offensive end, right up the middle.
00:31:41Falls to the paint.
00:31:43Denies them in close.
00:31:45You have to be quick in your crease if you want to be able to deny low zone shots.
00:31:49He does that perfectly as he's tight to the shooter right there.
00:31:52They'll get set to drop the puck as this power play continues.
00:31:55Seattle's going to start with the puck inside the offensive zone.
00:32:01And a strong effort on that play.
00:32:04Denies sent it right back to him.
00:32:06Let's get the call.
00:32:10The Bears have been handed two for interference.
00:32:13The refs are calling a really tight game, and man, this has been a parade to the penalty box,
00:32:17and the entire bench looks agitated, and as a result, they keep taking more.
00:32:25Two-man advantage coming up here.
00:32:29On a five-on-three with all that ice available,
00:32:32and the defensive coverage in the middle of the ice,
00:32:34you have to find a way to pull them outside just a little bit.
00:32:38Sometimes a shot does that.
00:32:39What it does, they react to the shot and the rebound.
00:32:42Guess what?
00:32:43Open lanes.
00:32:44Tries to get it to Torvald.
00:32:46Stots him cold.
00:32:49Goaltender covers it up.
00:32:50We get a whistle to slow things down.
00:32:55Can they capitalize on this power play?
00:32:58Here comes the face-off.
00:33:06McCann's won the face-off here in the offensive zone.
00:33:10Turn that chance aside.
00:33:12Hammers a shot.
00:33:14Oh, what a minute great stop.
00:33:16Now, James, has he ever dialed in in that sequence of saves?
00:33:19I mean, one, two, multiple saves here.
00:33:22His knees don't have to.
00:33:22Oh, the whole team is reeling here inside the...
00:33:26Score!
00:33:27There it is on the power play!
00:33:30Their power play has been really efficient tonight, James,
00:33:32and they're really gaining momentum off of it.
00:33:34And often when you're drawing this many penalties,
00:33:36teams start to play different against you.
00:33:39This power play was relentless, James,
00:33:42applying a ton of pressure on their opponent.
00:33:44This PK unit is worn down and tired.
00:33:47Why?
00:33:47Every time that it didn't go in,
00:33:49they were able to retrieve it.
00:33:50They houndboxed two on it,
00:33:51and eventually it made its way in.
00:33:53Seattle's now up by two here in the second.
00:34:14They've really pushed the pace this entire game, James.
00:34:17It's going to be a question as to whether they can really close it out,
00:34:19and their first two strides have been urgent.
00:34:21That tells me they've been prepared right from puck drop.
00:34:24Moves the country over to Struble.
00:34:27Good shot, frees the puck up.
00:34:31St. Petersburg's got possession all underbanned.
00:34:38Seattle's got the puck.
00:34:42Tolman is taking it from his own end.
00:34:45Kapanen's going to play it against the half wall.
00:34:47Off a stick, and they can't connect.
00:34:49Seattle's got it in the offensive zone with the start.
00:34:55Scrub along the boards.
00:34:58Moves the puck, and they'll get it out of the defensive end.
00:35:04Seattle's got a hold of it along the wall.
00:35:07The turnover!
00:35:08Here they come!
00:35:09And that's taken by the defense.
00:35:11And the puck's knocked loose.
00:35:14We've got a penalty coming up here.
00:35:16Whistleblows stopping the play.
00:35:18Kako's been called for holding.
00:35:19Well, two things here, James.
00:35:20When you're fighting for a position, you've got to keep your feet moving,
00:35:22and you've got to keep both hands on your stick.
00:35:23If one of those lapses, you're going to get the holding call.
00:35:24Well, things should open up for both sides here with a little four-on-four action.
00:35:25On a four-on-four, you can expect all players on the ice when you're possessing the puck to activate.
00:35:30You have to be able to support the puck here, and if you're a defender, you know you're jumping into a lane going north.
00:35:32Hands it over!
00:35:33And you've got to keep your feet moving, and you've got to keep both hands on your stick.
00:35:34If one of those lapses, you're going to get the holding call.
00:35:35Well, things should open up for both sides here with a little four-on-four action.
00:35:48On a four-on-four, you can expect all players on the ice when you're possessing the puck to activate.
00:35:52You have to be able to support the puck here, and if you're a defender, you know you're jumping into a lane going north.
00:35:58Here's the blue line, looks to set up at the point.
00:36:04And the goalie somehow looks a piece of that one.
00:36:07We've got a whistle as the puck's frozen.
00:36:13Just moments away from the resumption of this power play, they're ready to drop the puck here for this face-off.
00:36:21Seattle's got the puck after winning the defensive zone face-off.
00:36:25Grabs the puck here on their own end.
00:36:28And they get the puck out of a danger zone.
00:36:32St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
00:36:37Moves it to Smith.
00:36:39Takes himself free.
00:36:41And that pass is redirected.
00:36:44Big stop by Cole.
00:36:46As a defender, you love when your goaltender has this kind of rebound control.
00:36:49It makes your life so much easier.
00:36:52Takes the puck as the clock ticks down on the penalty kill.
00:36:55And a successful clearing attempt.
00:36:58From their own end, trying to kickstart this power play.
00:37:01Oh, smart heads up, Reid.
00:37:04Shot!
00:37:06That's gloved by Ellis.
00:37:08Puck is frozen and we get a stoppage in play.
00:37:10Stevenson's ready for the draws.
00:37:11They will continue to try to kill off this penalty.
00:37:19And they win the face-off and set up to go on the attack.
00:37:24Oh, a stop!
00:37:25Can he kick it?
00:37:26Yes, he can!
00:37:27Here they come down the right side and on the attack.
00:37:28And that's a great heads-up play by Stevenson.
00:37:30Two hands swooping in on the attack.
00:37:32Good heads-up play in the defensive zone.
00:37:33Feeds it on over to Kurtzier.
00:37:34Looks to pass it over to Kubel.
00:37:35Receives the pass.
00:37:36Slides it across.
00:37:37Verses the turnover in the defensive zone.
00:37:38And the puck is moved to a safe place.
00:37:39Double.
00:37:40Give it to the ball.
00:37:41Double.
00:37:42I'm going to go away.
00:37:43And I'm going to go away.
00:37:44And the puck is moving.
00:37:45Here they come down the right side and on the attack.
00:37:47And that's a great heads-up play by Stevenson.
00:37:48Two hands swooping in on the attack.
00:37:49Good heads-up play in the defensive zone.
00:37:51Feeds it on over to Kurtzier.
00:37:52Looks to pass it to Oberkubel.
00:37:54Precedes to pass.
00:37:56Slides it across.
00:37:57Force is the turn-over in the defensive zone.
00:37:59Turnover in the defensive zone and the puck is moved to a safer spot on the ice
00:38:06Pack goes up and ready to get back on the ice
00:38:09Solid shorthanded performance there as both teams are now back to even strong
00:38:15That's a great job by the PK to have the ability to be
00:38:29The action is pretty evident in the eyes of the officials here for tripping
00:38:33And yet another penalty is called so out comes the PK unit and you know what?
00:38:38They are taxed, they are worn down. If this continues, it's all going to backfire
00:38:42Listen, a power play, you want to make sure that you're getting a high percentage shooting shot
00:38:47And that's exactly what they did earlier on the 1-3-1 where they were able to capitalize
00:38:51It's about opening up lanes, getting the coverage to move around
00:38:55And then firing and executing when you have it
00:38:59Quick feed to Pahol
00:39:03Back at the point, they set it up
00:39:05And he's got that one
00:39:07Tries to get this man advantage going from their own end there
00:39:11Slides the puck
00:39:13Denies him on the spot
00:39:17Here's the salary pass
00:39:19And he shuts down a big scoring chance there
00:39:22And they manage to clear it
00:39:26Seattle's got the puck in their own end
00:39:30They go on the attack through center
00:39:33Quick shot
00:39:35Oh my god, that's stepping up
00:39:37Get out the ice packs, hey James, that's what you gotta do
00:39:40If you want to compete for a PK spot and he does exactly that
00:39:43And he takes away the shot threat
00:39:45Moves it around and on the half-lock
00:39:46I can't even believe he got to that puck there, James
00:39:47I mean, this is all about instinct
00:39:49You do all those reflex drills for a reason so you don't have to think about it when you're just reaching for the puck
00:40:00St. Petersburg's penalty killer, he's got a hold of it
00:40:03St. Petersburg's penalty killer, he's got a hold of it
00:40:06Takes the pass
00:40:10Good defensive stop with the post
00:40:12Moves it to right
00:40:14And the goaltender comes up with a piece of it to keep it out of the men
00:40:17Ellis has the puck and holds on for a whistle
00:40:21Remember this save, James
00:40:23I mean, if they come back in this one and tie it up, it'll come back down to this one
00:40:28Just the timing of this save and how impeccable it was
00:40:30Carrick's gliding in for the face-off as this penalty kill will continue
00:40:45Seattle's won the draw and no go to work
00:40:50Angles it over to Carrick
00:40:52Intercepted in the offensive end by Beneers
00:40:57Pokes it away here in the neutral zone
00:40:58Oh great play to sidestep the poke check
00:41:03That's not gonna fool him
00:41:05Here he is, wrist it on net
00:41:08Denies him again
00:41:10The goaltender is very aware of where the puck is in that low slot area
00:41:14And defends his crease by down and out being aggressive and taking away any of the net
00:41:18Well there you go, two periods down and one more to go
00:41:22At least for now, right?
00:41:24Third period just around the corner
00:41:28Our fellow fans, please keep dials clear during the flight
00:41:32Wait for a break in the action to leave while return to your seat
00:41:34We'll be in there, but goodore Thank you for your time
00:41:35Well this may end with organisations
00:41:37Will be thats圈 supズ
00:41:53No..
00:41:55God
00:41:56It's cool
00:41:57We will be there
00:45:28This can be frustrating at times when you feel like you're holding the score.
00:45:59St. Petersburg's goal has suddenly tightened the gap here in period number three.
00:46:15Well, they're within one, James, and it's not enough right now,
00:46:18so they're going to have to continue to counter transition quickly,
00:46:21but most importantly, retrieve the puck.
00:46:24That is critical to be able to possess it.
00:46:27Oh, and makes the save.
00:46:30And he loses both the puck and his balance after that hit.
00:46:35Across the line from center.
00:46:37And a stick in the lane and softball.
00:46:40Handles the pass.
00:46:42And he sidesteps the check there.
00:46:44Here's the shot.
00:46:46Scores!
00:46:47Deuces wild as that's his second of the game.
00:46:51Well, he's got two tallies on the score sheet, James,
00:46:53but I love this game off the puck as well.
00:46:55I think that he's had a hard nose on the four check.
00:46:57He's hounded it.
00:46:58He's hunted it.
00:46:58And guess what?
00:46:59He's been rewarded for his efforts.
00:47:01I love the way that he creates the space with his speed here.
00:47:05And, I mean, if you look at him in the way he attacks, he knows exactly where he's going to go.
00:47:09He's driving play because he trusts his feet.
00:47:12I mean, he is so fast.
00:47:13He blows by the defender and then he puts it in.
00:47:16That's just great from start to finish.
00:47:21The Kraken have extended the lead here with that quick snipe in the third period.
00:47:26Just what the doctor ordered.
00:47:27Or at least coach in this case, Cheryl.
00:47:29Yeah, doctor, coach, whoever it is, they've ordered it and they've delivered that two-bowl cushion now.
00:47:34But there's a lot of runway left in this third period and often this is where your opponent gets urgent.
00:47:39So you've got to keep your foot or your pedal to the middle of the field, James, and find a way to close it home.
00:47:43Now he slides it up to Ferrell and a heads-up kick pass over to his teammates.
00:47:53Seattle's looking to break out.
00:47:55Fades the puck across to Stevenson.
00:47:57St. Petersburg's got the puck.
00:47:59Quick pass to Glenn Denning.
00:48:01Oh, and some smooth skating to lose the defender there.
00:48:05Here's a short pass to D'Angelo.
00:48:07Shuts it down!
00:48:08And he takes the dish.
00:48:15Takes a shot.
00:48:16Stopped by the goaltender getting a piece of that one.
00:48:19And a great scene!
00:48:21And he tossed it up in the pass.
00:48:25Look at this attack.
00:48:27It's smothering here in the field.
00:48:29I love it.
00:48:30There's a bunch.
00:48:31This is safe.
00:48:33Oh, the puck can't connect and he'll have to play his own.
00:48:38Burroughs takes it inside his own end.
00:48:42Mursa quickly over to Evans.
00:48:46St. Petersburg's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
00:48:51Passes it over!
00:48:53Seattle's got the puck now.
00:48:56And he takes the feed.
00:48:59Across the line and on the attack.
00:49:02Here's a shot!
00:49:03He scores!
00:49:04Bender and into the net!
00:49:11How many times have we seen this before?
00:49:13The play comes back in your own zone.
00:49:15There's a scoring chance that they're unable to convert on.
00:49:17And you get going the other way and you're able to execute.
00:49:20It really is a 200-foot game.
00:49:21The Kraken have shown no let-up here in this third period,
00:49:36continuing to accelerate forward.
00:49:38When you look up at the scoreboard, it's lopsided.
00:49:40And for good reason, James, they dominated the play.
00:49:43I mean, it has been tilted in one direction in their favor.
00:49:46They've no much to attack the net.
00:49:47They've been so strong on the puck.
00:49:49You know that the coach is going to be thrilled with this one.
00:49:51The Pan's been outstanding tonight, James.
00:49:56Multiple puck touches all around the net.
00:49:59I mean, his underlying metrics are going to be off the charts,
00:50:01including his expected goals.
00:50:03He finally gets one.
00:50:04You can see that body language certainly changed.
00:50:07He's had the puck on his stick all game long.
00:50:09Seattle's showing no signs of slowing down here in this third period up big time.
00:50:22He's got two goals already.
00:50:36Pucks on his stick.
00:50:36He's hunting his third.
00:50:37And that slides right out to center ice.
00:50:41Seattle's got it in their own zone.
00:50:44Takes a hit.
00:50:45He goes down to the ice and coughs up the puck.
00:50:48Quick feed to D'Angelo.
00:50:51And he takes the feed.
00:50:54Dishes it off.
00:50:55And the goalie covers up for the whistle.
00:51:06Seattle's motor has been nonstop tonight.
00:51:08Lots of shots on net.
00:51:09And they lead in the third.
00:51:10Clem Denning's won the draw there on the attack.
00:51:18He's looking to complete the hat-trick.
00:51:20He's got two in the game.
00:51:21He's looking for his third.
00:51:23Near the point.
00:51:27Handles it along the blue line.
00:51:29Oh, he gets a blocker on him.
00:51:30What a shot by Nicole.
00:51:32Well, a nice save by the goaltender, and even better,
00:51:34is that he redirects the puck to the corner to safety.
00:51:37Pucks it in deep.
00:51:39The Bears gain control.
00:51:40Oh, look up.
00:51:44Paco's watching it around the corner.
00:51:47They get it out of the defensive end.
00:51:50Sent in to the opposite side.
00:51:52The Bears have it against the wall.
00:51:55Rocked him in the open ice.
00:51:58And he takes the pass.
00:52:01Oh, how did he keep it out, bud?
00:52:03What a blocker stop by Nicole.
00:52:06The Kraken, the game possession.
00:52:10Seattle's got the puck along the wall.
00:52:15St. Petersburg's game possession along the boards.
00:52:18Mozen to Pahal.
00:52:21And sticks inside the attacking zone down the left wing.
00:52:26Quick pass to Lozog.
00:52:28Takes the feed.
00:52:31Turns to the side with the blocker by the horn.
00:52:34And he jumps over too well.
00:52:37It's always a challenge to make a save when there's tons of traffic in front of you.
00:52:41But he does a great job of tracking, saying dialed in and makes the save.
00:52:45Kane in space through center and here they come on the attack.
00:52:50What a steal in his own end.
00:52:54Well, this game is wild, James.
00:52:56End-to-end action.
00:52:57We still get the defense, shall we?
00:52:59And just go with goal calls.
00:53:01Stooped up along the wall by Lozog.
00:53:04Yes.
00:53:04Center and pass in front.
00:53:06Yes!
00:53:07The defender put it into his own net.
00:53:15James, how surprised do you think the goaltender is?
00:53:18He just spins around and tries to clear the puck and he fires it past the tender.
00:53:22The Kraken have continued this onslaught here in period number three.
00:53:40They've steamrolled their opponent from start to finish.
00:53:43And they've been consistent right through this third period, James.
00:53:46If they can continue this push, they're going to ride this one home.
00:53:49The Bears have it now.
00:53:50And that's picked off by Montour.
00:53:55Seattle's on the attack.
00:53:57And that's blocked away.
00:53:59Gets in front of it.
00:54:00Finds some space in the corner.
00:54:02Here he is with the backhander.
00:54:04Shucks him down.
00:54:06Well, this is such a quick shot that comes from the slot
00:54:09that you have to have good reflexes to be able to make that club save.
00:54:12Seattle's played arguably their most complete game of the season
00:54:16based on how they have delivered shots on net and lead here big time in the third.
00:54:21One, two, three, four.
00:54:24Carries it into the offensive end up the middle.
00:54:27On the attack without the boards.
00:54:30Juhane's got the puck in his own zone.
00:54:35Picked off by Stedlin.
00:54:36The Bears slide into the center.
00:54:40Puck grab by Cartier.
00:54:42Slides the pass over to Stedlin.
00:54:45And it's a quick pass to Kapanen.
00:54:48St. Petersburg's got the puck against the half wall.
00:54:52Grabs control of it at the point.
00:54:53Here's a rip.
00:54:57Great speed.
00:54:59Moves with the puck at the corner.
00:55:03Takes the shot.
00:55:04Gets a piece of it to keep it out.
00:55:08Grabbed along the board by Montreux.
00:55:11Poked away at center by Tucker.
00:55:14Here's a short pass to Barron.
00:55:17With possession along the wall.
00:55:20There's an adrobs.
00:55:21Let's go, Rooks.
00:55:23What an opportunity.
00:55:25And delivers.
00:55:38I love that he fights for his space here
00:55:40to be able to get to an area
00:55:41where he has a little bit of time
00:55:42to get the one-timer off.
00:55:43He knows it's got to get off in a hurry
00:55:45and he puts it in the back of the net.
00:55:51St. Petersburg's got to find a way
00:56:02to continue to attack here now.
00:56:04Right, Cheryl?
00:56:04Yeah, and they're going to do that
00:56:05by throwing defensive structure out the window
00:56:07and just pushing forward.
00:56:09You can expect four players
00:56:10to be involved in the attack
00:56:11when they get forward north.
00:56:14Slides the puck ahead to Barron.
00:56:16The Bears are on the attack.
00:56:19Mooseley quickly over to over to the hill.
00:56:25Candles the puck.
00:56:28And a nice takeaway in the defensive end
00:56:30by Torbenen.
00:56:33And now he passes up to Glenn Denny.
00:56:36From the point.
00:56:37Oh, and he stops down there.
00:56:38That was served up to a wall on a slice.
00:56:41Look at this down the right finger on the attack.
00:56:46Moose the puck across to Tucker.
00:56:48St. Petersburg's moving it into the offensive end.
00:56:51Quick feed to Torbenen.
00:56:54Good fight for the puck along the boards.
00:56:57Picked up along the wall by McCann.
00:57:00Gets the feed.
00:57:03Takes off the coverage.
00:57:08The boards take it along the wall.
00:57:11Gets it over.
00:57:15Takes the shot.
00:57:17Puck scooped up by Hackenpah.
00:57:20The Bears scoop it up along the boards.
00:57:27Glenn Denny's got it along the wing.
00:57:30The Hall's got the puck near the back end.
00:57:33And that's intercepted by Torbenen.
00:57:36The Bears gain possession of the puck
00:57:38here in the offensive end.
00:57:39Oh, that one's going to feel good, James.
00:57:46I mean, the pressure is off.
00:57:47The monkey is off the back.
00:57:49Now you can just be creative and go play free.
00:57:52The goaltender doesn't like this one.
00:57:54I mean, he gets beat up high
00:57:55because he can't get back to his feet.
00:57:57Why?
00:57:57Because he's running around in his crease
00:57:59because of an egregious defensive zone turnover.
00:58:01The Bears have to find a way to get a couple more here
00:58:21if they want to try to salvage this one.
00:58:23Taking calculated risks, James,
00:58:25and jumping into the attack
00:58:26and pressing upwards.
00:58:27Now you may give up some opportunities the other way,
00:58:29but you've got to go for it.
00:58:32Seattle's got the puck against the boards.
00:58:35Motion to Stevenson.
00:58:37Oh, what a save!
00:58:39Oh, spectacular save on the play!
00:58:43Leaves out doddling his opponent right now.
00:58:45He is so dialed in.
00:58:46He's tracking the puck, making save after save.
00:58:48It's about time this team starts working in front of him.
00:58:50Moves the puck inside the offensive zone.
00:58:57Oh, they'll be forced to start over from center
00:58:59as the puck leads the zone.
00:59:02The Bears playing along the boards.
00:59:04He grabs the puck here at the point.
00:59:07Sends a pass over.
00:59:09And a stick in the lane deflects that one away.
00:59:12Seattle's got it in their own zone.
00:59:14Quick pass to Montour.
00:59:18Takes it along the wall by Doudreau.
00:59:21And they cough it up at center.
00:59:25Redirected shot!
00:59:26Score!
00:59:27It's a straight-up move!
00:59:30Oh, it's so much easier when you're running in the game
00:59:32and your opponent is chasing,
00:59:34and that's exactly what's happening right now.
00:59:36This is a prime example of seizing your opportunity
00:59:39and executing, because, listen,
00:59:40when you're in your own zone,
00:59:42you've got to weather the storm.
00:59:43That's exactly what happens here.
00:59:44And they get the opportunity
00:59:45when the puck goes the other way.
00:59:47They capitalize, they execute
00:59:49because of their defense.
00:59:56Seattle's not far from the finish line here
00:59:58as they lead it late in this third.
01:00:03There's the final horn,
01:00:05and this one's in the books.
01:00:07Well, after an absolute volcanic eruption
01:00:10in the first offensively,
01:00:12it kind of settled down here, Cheryl.
01:00:13More to your style, I would say, right?
01:00:15As a defender.
01:00:16Yeah, as a defender,
01:00:17it became more defensively structured,
01:00:19and I bet that the coaches
01:00:20had something to say about that,
01:00:21but certainly not as much fun for us,
01:00:23not as entertaining
01:00:24as the high-flying,
01:00:25octane offense in the first period.
01:00:27Hope everyone had as much fun
01:00:29as we did here tonight.
01:00:30For all of us at EA Sports,
01:00:32I'm James Cebulski,
01:00:33saying peace!
01:00:34Let's see.
01:00:39Let's see.
01:00:39Let's see.
01:00:40Let's see.
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