Seattle Kraken 3 Stars of Week 1: Improved Power Play Leads the Way
Honorable Mentions
Martin Jones (1-1-0, .882%)
Veteran netminder, Martin Jones, started between the pipes for the Seattle Kraken twice this week. Unfortunately, his second game was less than stellar.
During Saturday’s home opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, Jones earned himself an abysmal .729% save percentage on the night. Throughout two periods, he let the Golden Knights beat him five times. At the top of the third period, he was relieved by Philipp Grubauer, and rightfully so.
Nevertheless, his performance against the Los Angeles Kings on October 13th is what earned him an honorable mention this week. His 26 beautiful saves and .963% save percentage were exactly what the team needs from a netminder this early in the season.
He held off the Kings, allowing only one goal. His lone blemish was the result of an unfortunate turnover. His stellar performance was a big reason why the Seattle Kraken won their first game of the 2022-23 season.
KRAKEN WIN!
Powerplay stays hot and Martin Jones impresses in his #SEAKraken debut as Kraken get their first win of the season.
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— Emerald City Hockey (@EmeraldCityHky) October 14, 2022