Gourde gets OT goal, Kraken beat Stars despite Pavs' 4 goals
Yanni Gourde scored 12:17 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken beat Dallas 5-4 in Game 1 of their second-round series Tuesday nightMAY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Yanni Gourde calls game and the Kraken have a 1-0 series lead!
MAY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Overtime hero Tuesday Gourde scored the game-winning goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.
Impact Things got scrambly in the Stars' zone, as Gourde's attempt to pass to the point was blocked back to him. He spun around and beat Jake Oettinger with a shot at 12:17 of overtime to give the Kraken the win and 1-0 series lead. Gourde's playoff experience is showing this postseason -- he has two goals, five assists, 12 shots on net, 30 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through eight appearances.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up two assists Sunday Gourde registered two assists in Seattle's 2-1 victory over Colorado in Game 7 on Sunday.
Impact Gourde has finished the first-round series with a goal and six points in seven contests. The 31-year-old is one of the Kraken's most experienced forwards when it comes to the postseason, having been a part of the Lightning during their 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup-winning runs. Through 76 career playoff appearances, Gourde has 17 goals and 35 points.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tips in goal Gourde scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.
Impact Gourde got a piece of a Carson Soucy shot, deflecting it in for the Kraken's third goal. It's been a solid first round for Gourde, who has a goal, three assists, nine shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-4 rating through five playoff contests. He's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in four of those five games, playing a significantly larger role than his third-line assignment would suggest.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hands out helper Gourde notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.
Impact Gourde has three assists through three playoff contests. His success has been a product of the third line's strong play, though the Avalanche's top six is starting to take over the series a bit. In addition to his playmaking, Gourde has five shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating as one of the Kraken's most important forwards.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Tanev Blows A Kiss After Yanni Gourde Sets Up His Shorthanded Goal
APRIL 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Dishes two assists in loss Gourde logged a pair of assists, two shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.
Impact Gourde had the secondary assist on a Justin Schultz goal and also set up Brandon Tanev's shorthanded tally, both coming in the first period. This was Gourde's first multi-point effort since March 9. The veteran forward had 48 points in 81 regular-season outings, and he's able to get under the skin of opponents too, as evidenced by his 76 PIM and 118 hits.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Beniers grows from rookie to leader for playoff-bound Kraken
Seattle center Matty Beniers was expected to be in the conversation for the Calder Trophy as the top NHL rookie of the yearAPRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deposits goal in loss Gourde scored a goal and added four hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Gourde has turned up the offense a bit with three goals and an assist over his last six games. The 31-year-old tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period tally, but the Kraken didn't solve Laurent Brossoit again in the contest. Gourde is up to 14 tallies, 48 points, 140 shots on net, 116 hits, 72 PIM and a plus-24 rating through 80 outings this season. It's the fourth time in the last six years he's recorded at least 48 points, though he'll again fall far short of the 64-point season he had in 2017-18.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kraken beat Blackhawks 7-3 for 4th straight victory
Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann and Daniel Sprong each had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victo...APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pots power-play marker Gourde scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Gourde tallied in the last minute of the first period to put the Kraken ahead 3-1. The 31-year-old hasn't seen consistent power-play time this season, but he's earned four points with the man advantage. Overall, he's up to 13 tallies, 47 points, 138 shots on net, 111 hits, 53 blocked shots, 70 PIM and a plus-23 rating through 78 outings in a third-line role.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eberle has goal, assist as Kraken rally to beat Canucks 5-2
Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken rallied from two goals down to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sparks comeback push Gourde scored a goal on three shots and levied three hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Impact Gourde got the Kraken on the board with 3:02 left in the first period. It was the first of five unanswered tallies for the visitors in their comeback win. Gourde snapped a nine-game goal drought and now has 12 markers, 46 points, 134 shots, 109 hits, 68 PIM and a plus-20 rating through 76 contests overall.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs apple on power play Gourde logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two PIM, two blocked shots and three hits in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.
Impact Gourde was on the third unit during a late four-minute power play with the Kraken already firmly in control of the game. He ended up with the secondary helper on Morgan Geekie's tally to extend the lead to 7-1. It's been nine games since Gourde last scored, but he has four helpers in that span. The 31-year-old is up to 45 points, 131 shots on net, 106 hits, 68 PIM and a plus-19 rating through 75 appearances.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stays warm with helper Gourde recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.
Impact Gourde set up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the second straight game. Over his last seven outings, Gourde has two goals and four helpers, providing solid offense from his third-line role. He's up to 43 pints, 117 shots on net, 94 hits, 42 blocked shots, 57 PIM and a plus-20 rating through 68 contests overall.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up breakaway tally Gourde notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks.
Impact Gourde controlled the puck in his own zone and then found Oliver Bjorkstrand wide open at center ice for a breakaway on the Kraken's lone goal in regulation. With two goals, three assists and a plus-8 rating in his last six games, Gourde continues to play well in an all-situations role. He's up to 42 points, 115 shots on net, 93 hits and a plus-21 rating through 67 appearances.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DeBrincat's overtime goal lifts Senators past Kraken 5-4
Alex DeBrincat scored the tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes remaining in the third period to give the Ottawa Senators a 5-4 win over the Seattle KrakenMARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up pair of helpers Gourde registered two assists, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Senators.
Impact Gourde helped out on a Jared McCann goal in the second period, and he also worked a give-and-go with Vince Dunn in the third. Over his last six games, Gourde has a goal, three helpers and a plus-6 rating. The third-line center is up to 40 points, 109 shots on net, 90 hits, 55 PIM and a plus-18 rating through 64 contests as one of the Kraken's most important all-situations forwards.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yanni Gourde scores OT winner as Kraken sink Avalanche Yanni Gourde scored 1:24 into overtime, Alex Wennberg and Brandon Tanev also scored and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Colorado Aval...
MARCH 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Yanni Gourde gives Kraken win in OT against defending Stanley Cup champs DENVER — After trailing the defending Stanley Cup champions for most of Sunday’s game, Brandon Tanev tied it at two apiece and Yanni Gourde...
MARCH 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Gourde's OT goal lifts Kraken to 3-2 win over Avalanche
Yanni Gourde scored 1:24 into overtime, and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanni Gourde does it in OT!
MARCH 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Chips in with helper Gourde logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blues.
Impact Gourde controlled the puck along the boards and ultimately earned the secondary helper on Brandon Tanev's empty-netter late in the third period. The latter half of February went well for Gourde -- he has three goals and two helpers over his last six contests. The 31-year-old is up to 37 points, 103 shots on net, 85 hits, 50 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 59 outings overall.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
