Seattle Kraken lose 4-1 to Lightning, begin selloff by trading Jarnkrok

Mar 16, 2022, 10:48 PM

Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano (5) stands with his family as his photo is projected on the ice during a ceremony before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. Giordano was honored before the game for his 1000th career NHL game, which took place March 5, 2022 on the road against the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Photos of Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano, are shown on video monitors and on the ice during a ceremony before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Giordano was honored before the game for his 1000th career NHL game, which took place March 5, 2022 on the road against the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano, center, arrives for a ceremony before an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. Giordano was honored before the game for his 1000th career NHL game, which took place March 5, 2022 on the road against the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) greets goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, after Gourde scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) takes aim on a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a stop on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry, second from upper right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman, center, reacts with teammates after he scored a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, stands by the goal as Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy (28) briefly fights with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, left, and Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer reach for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) watch after a shot by Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) was deflected during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is greeted by teammates after he scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Victor Hedman scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Seattle Kraken 1: Box score

Steven Stamkos had three assists in his 900th NHL game. Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli also scored for the Lightning, who won their second straight to finish a six-game road trip — their longest of the season.

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 24 shots for his 32nd win, most in the league.

Yanni Gourde scored his 14th goal for the Kraken, who have lost five of six and 12 of 14. Gourde, who played six seasons for Tampa Bay before being selected by Seattle in the expansion draft, also took over the Kraken team lead with 36 points.

Phillip Grubauer made 35 saves.

Gourde gave the Kraken a 1-0 lead 2½ minutes in, scoring a power-play goal from the right circle. It marked the fifth straight game Gourde had at least a point, his longest streak this season.

♨️ Gourdo stays HOT! ♨️

That’s a point in five straight games! pic.twitter.com/y1HqjiB55T

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) March 17, 2022

The Lightning tied it with 13:34 left in the first period. On a 2-on-1 rush, Stamkos’ pass found Kucherov in position to hammer home the goal.

Tampa Bay went up 2-1 on a power-play goal from Hedman with about 11 minutes to go in the second. Once again, it was set up by Stamkos, who flipped the puck back to the defenseman near the blue line for a one-timer.

A casual 94 MPH shot. 😳 pic.twitter.com/mLyeiTgvSk

— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) March 17, 2022

The Lightning extended their lead 23 seconds into the third. Brayden Point broke free for a breakaway that was stopped by Grubauer. But he slid well away from the crease, leaving an open net. After a scramble in front, Cirelli pushed in the puck.

A lot to unpack here. pic.twitter.com/AFxMvLa1Kp

— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) March 17, 2022

Hedman capped the scoring on a power-play goal with 5 ½ minutes left, his sixth goal in the past six games.

🥵🥵🥵 pic.twitter.com/qejxTJIusH

— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) March 17, 2022

Seattle Kraken trade Calle Jarnkrok to Calgary Flames

Seattle started its pre-trade deadline fire sale Wednesday by sending forward Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames for three draft picks.

Seattle received a second-round pick in 2022, a third in 2023 and a seventh in 2024. The second-round pick this summer is the one the Flames previously acquired from the Florida Panthers.

The Kraken are retaining half of Jarnkrok’s $2 million salary cap hit for the rest of the season.

Jarnkrok, a 30-year-old Swede with 26 points in 49 games this season, boosts Calgary’s chances to make an extended run through the Western Conference.

“I want to thank Calle for everything he did for the Seattle Kraken, and we wish him all the best in Calgary,” Kraken general manager Ron Francis said.

Seattle also is expected to trade captain Mark Giordano and forwards Marcus Johansson and Riley Sheahan before the NHL trade deadline Monday. Giordano was held out of the lineup for the Kraken’s game Wednesday night against Tampa Bay to prevent him from getting injured.

NOTES: The Kraken honored Giordano before the game, recognizing him for playing in 1,000 NHL games. It was the first home game since Giordano reached the milestone March 5 at Washington, but he was held out of the lineup to prevent injury. … Stamkos became the third player in Tampa Bay history to reach 900 games played. He trails only Vincent Lecavalier (1,037 games) and Martin St. Louis (972).