Blackhawks defeat Kraken 4-3: Final score and game highlights

Blackhawks beat Kraken 4-3. Perry cut. Chicago recovers from emotional toll to win. Grubauer returns but Seattle loses. Beauvillier acquired.

The Chicago Blackhawks notched a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night, with Tyler Johnson and MacKenzie Entwistle scoring in the second period. Jason Dickinson and Boris Katchouk also found the net for Chicago, while Petr Mrazek made 33 saves and Joey Anderson added two assists. The win came at the end of a challenging day for the Blackhawks, who announced that they were parting ways with Corey Perry due to unacceptable conduct. This news took an emotional toll on the team, but they rallied to secure a victory.

The Kraken put up a good fight, with Matty Beniers, Tye Kartye, and Alex Wennberg all getting on the scoresheet. Rookie Tye Kartye scored in the third period, but Chicago managed to hold off Seattle's late push to secure the win. Philipp Grubauer made 19 saves in his return from injury for the Kraken.

Chicago got off to a strong start, with Katchouk and Dickinson scoring within a minute and a half of each other in the first period. However, Seattle fought back, with Beniers and Wennberg scoring late in the period to tie the game at 2-2. Chicago regained the lead in the second period, with Johnson and Entwistle finding the back of the net to make it 4-2. Kartye's goal in the third period narrowed the gap, but Chicago held on for the win.

In addition to the game, Chicago announced the acquisition of forward Anthony Beauvillier from Vancouver, adding depth to their roster. The Kraken will look to bounce back when they face Toronto in their next game, while the Blackhawks will aim to build on their victory in their upcoming matchups.

Overall, it was a hard-fought game with both teams showing determination and resilience. Despite the off-ice distractions, the Blackhawks managed to come together and secure a much-needed win. With this victory, the team can now look ahead to their future games with renewed confidence.