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Wennberg’s quick goal sends Kraken to 6-1 victory over Kings

Seattle Kraken v Detroit Red Wings DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 01: Alex Wennberg #21 of the Seattle Kraken skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — Alex Wennberg scored 14 seconds into the game, Jared McCann got his team-leading 24th goal and the Seattle Kraken dominated on both ends of the ice in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Chris Driedger stopped 36 shots for the expansion Kraken, who have four wins in their last six games.

Seattle had 14 of its 18 skaters record a point.

Adam Larsson, Victor Rask, Jordan Eberle and Daniel Sprong also scored, and Vince Dunn added two assists.

Arthur Kaliyev scored and Cal Petersen made 32 saves for Los Angeles, which had earned points in four of its last five.

It was the 1,000th NHL regular-season game for coach Todd McLellan.

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