The Kraken Make A Surprising Roster Change

Notably, promising youngsters Wright and Melanson found themselves demoted to the fourth line, while the experienced duo of Tanev and Bellemare were thrust into the spotlight on the second line. The new line combinations for the second period looked like this:

Burakovsky-Wennberg-Bjorkstrand
Shore-Bellemare-Tanev
Tolvanen-Gourde-Yamamoto
Kartye-Wright-Melanson

Hakstol's bold decision was met with intrigue and anticipation from fans and pundits alike, as the Kraken aimed to find the right chemistry to turn the tide in a challenging match-up.