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Kraken trash Sharks 6-2, Montour ends his goalless streak
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Seattle's star couldn't find the net in 20 consecutive games, but finally put his name on the screen

Brandon Montour led the way with two goals in the second period as the Seattle Kraken dominated the San Jose Sharks 6-2 on Thursday night. The Kraken broke the game open in the middle frame, scoring four times to pull away for the win.

Chandler Stephenson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, and Eeli Tolvanen also found the net for Seattle, while goaltender Joey Daccord made 26 saves.

San Jose’s Carl Grundstrom and Tyler Toffoli provided the lone goals for the struggling Sharks, who have now lost six of their last seven games.

Montour ended a 20-game goal drought with his first of the night at 2:54 of the second period, giving Seattle a 3-1 lead. Less than five minutes later, he struck again to push the advantage to 5-1.

Stephenson opened the scoring just 3:55 into the game, but San Jose answered late in the first when Grundstrom’s shot deflected off Kraken center Shane Wright to tie it 1-1.

Bjorkstrand’s goal at 17:57 of the second put Seattle ahead for good, ensuring there would be no Sharks comeback. Stephenson also added two assists in the win.

San Jose’s goaltending woes continued, as Yaroslav Askarov surrendered four goals on 11 shots before being replaced by Alexandar Georgiev, who made 20 saves.