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Oleksiak lifts Kraken over Islanders 3-2 for 4th straight win

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Jamie Oleksiak's late goal propelled the Seattle Kraken to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders, extending their winning streak to four games. The decisive goal came with just 3:13 left in the match. Yanni Gourde opened the scoring for Seattle, followed by a response from Pierre Engvall. After a scoreless second period, Brock Nelson gave the Islanders a brief lead, but Jared McCann quickly tied the game. Joey Daccord's impressive 22 saves were crucial for the Kraken.

Despite the Islanders' five-game point streak, they couldn't withstand the Kraken's pressure. This win highlights McCann's strong performance, with seven points in his last five games, as the Kraken look to continue their success against the New York Rangers.

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