Seattle, WA
Stars’ offseason focus on roster depth proves valuable in victory over Seattle Kraken
Each offseason, the Stars strive to become a deeper team.
It was a focus for GM Jim Nill and his staff ahead of last season, so they added some key forward depth to make Dallas one of the deepest-scoring teams in the NHL with eight 20-goal scorers.
When that depth dried up in the Western Conference finals against Edmonton, especially on the blue line, the Stars went out and added more this past summer.
Through three games, the Stars (3-0-0) already have seven goal-scorers and 11-point earners. Two new goal scorers — Sam Steel and Wyatt Johnston — tallied their firsts of the year to elevate Dallas to a 2-0 win over the Seattle Kraken (1-2-0) Sunday night.
“That’s what good teams have,” Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said postgame. “We’ve talked about depth here since day one. You need it in order to be an elite team in this league. It’s everything.”
But the depth wasn’t limited to scorers.
The win was Dallas’ second consecutive shutout on a home-opening back-to-back this weekend. New backup goalie Casey DeSmith recorded the 11th shutout of his career in his first start for Dallas just 24 hours after Jake Oettinger did the same Saturday night.
The Stars still have not allowed a goal on the American Airlines Center ice this season.
“What I liked about Casey’s game was just how calm he looked in the net,” DeBoer said. “He really looked like he was in control and unflappable.”
DeSmith was supported by a strong performance from the skaters in front of him, especially Dallas’ blue line, which allowed 25 shots all night. The blue line also had to flex its depth, since top-pairing defenseman Matt Dumba was ruled out with a lower-body injury he suffered against the Islanders Saturday.
Free agency acquisition Brendan Smith saw his first action of the season in Dumba’s place, fitting in seamlessly and recording three blocks and a hit in 13:07 of ice time.
All of the Stars’ scoring happened in a 13-second span. With under four minutes remaining in the first period, Steel received a pass from new linemate Colin Blackwell on the post and finished for his first goal of the season.
Off the next face-off, the Stars controlled possession, and Jamie Benn carried the puck into the offensive zone before finding Johnston with a drop pass. The Stars’ leading scorer from last season became the first Stars or North Stars player 21 years old or younger to open the season with a three-game point streak since Mike Modano in 1991-92.
Dallas held strong defensively through the next two periods, especially on the penalty kill. The Stars killed off four Kraken power plays and allowed just two shots on goal on the man advantage. Dallas had three power-play opportunities of its own but was unable to score.
“I think we’ve just put a lot of emphasis, and the guys that are killing have done a lot of talking in between each other,” Steel said. “At this time of year, if you’re detailed, you’re going to have success.”
The Stars are off to a strong undefeated start to the season during a busy stretch with five games in eight days. While their depth has carried them through, they could be even stronger when they return to the ice against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, as reigning AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque may make his season debut if he can return from injury.
“I just think this team has a lot of chemistry, and they know how to win,” DeSmith said. “This team is aways at the top of the standings, and there’s a reason for that. They just love to win, and they know how to do it.”
Find more Stars coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.
Seattle weather: Chance of showers Thursday, less winds
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast!
A much calmer afternoon and evening after strong winds moved through the area Tuesday into early Wednesday. We had stronger storm cells off the Washington coast, prompting a tornado warning near Westport. No damage was reported. This evening, scattered showers continue with even a lightning strike along the coast. Our next round of wind and rain will move in by the end of the week.
This evening, scattered showers continue with even a lightning strike along the coast.
Overnight showers will continue with mild temperatures, lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Scattered showers will continue through the day Thursday.
Scattered showers will continue through the day Thursday.
Highs will be slightly cooler with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s.
Highs will be slightly cooler with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Our next round of wind and rain will move in on Friday as another low pressure system moves into the Pacific Northwest. We are tracking gusty winds along the coast and north interior, but not as strong as what we saw with this bomb cyclone. Stay tuned!
Our next round of wind and rain will move in on Friday as another low pressure system moves into the Pacific Northwest. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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The Nashville Predators’ road trip concludes Wednesday with a nationally-televised game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
Nashville (6-10-3) won 5-3 in Vancouver on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak, with Steven Stamkos recording his first two-goal game as a Predators player.
Seattle (9-9-1) had a four-game winning streak snapped in a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday. Goaltender Joey Daccord has seized the No. 1 goaltender spot and is 8-3-1 with a .918 save percentage this season.
The Predators and Kraken last played on Oct. 15, a 7-3 Seattle win at Bridgestone Arena.
Follow the Tennessean’s live Predators game updates below:
Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken: Live updates, highlights from NHL game
- Date and game time: 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20
- TV channel: TNT and truTV nationally
- Streaming info: FUBO (free trial available), MAX app
- Radio: 102.5 FM The Game
The Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken game will be televised nationally on TNT and truTV, with streaming available via FUBO and MAX.
Odds according to BetMGM on Wednesday, Nov. 20
- PUCK LINE: Predators -1.5 at +180, Kraken +1.5 at -225
- O/U: 5.5 goals
- MONEY LINE: Kraken +120, Predators -140
All times central; Games on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted
Record: 6-10-3, 15 points
October
- Oct. 10: Dallas Stars, L 4-3
- Oct. 12: at Detroit Red Wings, L 3-0
- Oct. 15: Seattle Kraken, L 7-3
- Oct. 17: Edmonton Oilers, L 4-2
- Oct. 19: Detroit Red Wings, L 5-2
- Oct. 22: Boston Bruins, W 4-0
- Oct. 25: at Chicago Blackhawks, W 3-2
- Oct. 26: Columbus Blue Jackets, W 4-3 OT
- Oct. 28: at Tampa Bay Lightning, L 3-2 OT
- Oct. 31: Edmonton Oilers, L 5-1
November
- Nov. 2: Colorado Avalanche, W 5-2
- Nov. 4: Los Angeles Kings, L 3-0
- Nov. 6: at Washington Capitals, L 3-2
- Nov. 7: at Florida Panthers, L 6-2
- Nov. 9: Utah Hockey Club, W 4-0
- Nov. 11: at Colorado Avalanche, L 3-2 OT
- Nov. 14: at Edmonton Oilers, L 3-2 OT
- Nov. 15: at Calgary Flames, L 2-0
- Nov. 17: at Vancouver Canucks, W 5-3
- Nov. 20: at Seattle Kraken, 9 p.m. on TNT
- Nov. 23: Winnipeg Jets, 6 p.m.
- Nov. 25: at New Jersey Devils, 6 p.m.
- Nov. 27: Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
- Nov. 29: Tampa Bay Lightning, 2 p.m.
- Nov. 30: at Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
December
- Dec. 4: at Toronto Maple Leafs, 6:30 p.m.
- Dec. 5: at Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 7: at Ottawa Senators, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 10: Calgary Flames, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 12: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 14: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m.
- Dec. 17: New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 19: Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 21: Los Angeles Kings, 12:30 p.m.
- Dec. 23: Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 27: at St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 30: at Winnipeg Jets, 6:30 p.m.
- Dec. 31: at Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
January
- Jan. 3: at Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m.
- Jan. 4: at Calgary Flames, 9 p.m.
- Jan. 7: at Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 11: Washington Capitals, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 14: Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 16: Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 18: Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 21: San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 23: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m.
- Jan. 25: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
- Jan. 29: Vancouver Canucks, 8 p.m.
- Jan. 31: at Buffalo Sabres, 6 p.m.
February
- Feb. 1: at Pittsburgh Penguins, 6 p.m.
- Feb. 3: Ottawa Senators, 6:30 p.m.
- Feb. 7: at Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 8: Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 22: Colorado Avalanche, 5 p.m.
- Feb. 23: New Jersey Devils, 5 p.m.
- Feb. 25: Florida Panthers, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 27: Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
March
- March 1: at New York Islanders, 11:30 a.m.
- March 2: at New York Rangers, 6 p.m.
- March 4: at Boston Bruins, 6 p.m.
- March 6: Seattle Kraken, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
- March 8: Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
- March 11: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
- March 14: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
- March 15: at Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
- March 18: St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. on ESPN
- March 20: Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m.
- March 22: Toronto Maple Leafs, 6 p.m.
- March 23: at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.
- March 25: at Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
- March 27: St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
- March 29: Vegas Golden Knights, 5:30 p.m.
- March 31: at Philadelphia Flyers, 6 p.m.
April
- April 1: at Columbus Blue Jackets. 6 p.m.
- April 3: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
- April 6: Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
- April 8: New York Islanders, 7 p.m.
- April 10: at Utah Hockey Club, 8 p.m.
- April 12: at Vegas Golden Knights, 9 p.m.
- April 14: Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m.
- April 16: Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
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After responding to reports of a drive-by shooting, Seattle Police Department (SPD) patrol officers arrested a teenage suspect who fired additional shots at police during a vehicle pursuit.
The drive-by shooting reportedly occurred at the 900 block of Sandpoint Way Northeast in North Seattle.
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“Police determined that a maroon Honda minivan was shooting at a white transport van,” SPD stated in its crime blotter. “The victim vehicle left the scene and was not located. No known injuries occurred.”
The suspected Honda fled from officers who were responding to the drive-by shooting, and the officers initiated a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle drove recklessly into oncoming traffic, reaching 90 miles per hour at one point, according to SPD.
“At about 2:20 p.m., witnesses reported that someone in the passenger seat of the vehicle was shooting at the officers pursuing their vehicle,” SPD stated. “Neither the officers nor their patrol vehicle were struck by gunfire.”
Officers finally located the vehicle abandoned approximately an hour later. SPD was able to determine the vehicle was reported stolen Sunday night.
Through locating video evidence of one of the suspects fleeing the area on foot, SPD uncovered that the suspect was a repeat offender — a 14-year-old teenager that the police department was familiar with.
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“Police are familiar with this teen as he was previously arrested on Sept. 12 for possession of a stolen vehicle and taking a motor vehicle without permission,” SPD stated.
Officers located the suspect inside his residence at the 6800 block of 62nd Avenue Northeast and arrested him for drive-by shooting, unlawful possession of a firearm and felony assault. The 14-year-old suspect was booked into detention at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center. Another suspect believed to be involved was investigated and released by officers at the North Precinct pending further information.
Left: Shooting suspect flees the area on foot after vehicle pursuit. Right: Shooting suspect (R) and a suspected accomplice at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center. (Photo courtesy of SPD)
This is a developing story, check back for updates
Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest. You can read his stories here and you can email him here.
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