In a remarkable display of goaltending, Philipp Grubauer led the Seattle Kraken to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking his first shutout of the season. Grubauer, donning a Seattle uniform, was on track to surpass a .800 save percentage (SV%) for the first time, ultimately denying the Penguins with 33 saves throughout the game, including 31 shot attempts and 18 shots on target in the first period alone. The Penguins, despite a strong offensive effort that saw them leading in shot attempts and shots on target at various points, including a 24-11 edge in shots with just over 12 minutes to go in the middle frame, were unable to break through Grubauer's defense. Oliver Bjorkstrand contributed to Seattle's win with a crucial goal. The game was highlighted by Grubauer's performance, earning him significant praise and marking a milestone night for the goaltender.
Kraken shutout Penguins 2-0 behind 33 saves from Philipp Grubauer https://t.co/dgtq9FLjID
Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves, posting his first shutout of the season, and the Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 on Thursday night. https://t.co/Sg1THaypl2
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The Penguins fall to the Kraken by a score of 2-0.
The Penguins have a 24-11 edge in shots with just over 12 minutes to go in the middle frame. Philipp Grubauer's been really good between the pipes for Seattle.
1-0 #Seakraken after one The Penguins "deserve' a goal, but Grubauer has denied 31 (!) shot attempts and 18 shots on target. Bjorkstrand converts for the lone score. https://t.co/eu3lsfoIEC
Milestone night, Philipp Grubauer on track to have his first ever .800+ SV% game in a Seattle uniform