Matty Beniers wore this blue jersey while playing for the Seattle Kraken during the 2022-23 National Hockey League season.
Beniers was wearing this jersey when he reached 40 points on the season on February 18, 2023 against the Detroit Red Wings at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Beniers finished with two primary assists on the night, both coming in the second period, on goals scored by Jordan Eberle and Jamie Oleksiak. Oleksiak’s goal stood as the game-winner as Seattle defeated Detroit 4-2. This game took place on the first night of the Kraken's three-day Fathers/Mentors trip, and Beniers' father was in the arena to see the win.
Beniers was also wearing this jersey when the Kraken clinched the first playoffs berth in franchise history on April 6, 2023 against the Arizona Coyotes at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Beniers earned an assist on a goal by Jared McCann in the last minute of the first period, then scored a goal of his own at 3:37 in the third period. That goal was assisted by Jordan Eberle and McCann, and it was Beniers' 65th career point. The Kraken won the game 4-2 and locked in their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Seattle Kraken wore their Blue Set 3 jerseys from February 18, 2023 through April 8, 2023.
The Kraken went 46-28-8 in 2022-23, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
In his first full season in the NHL, Beniers was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s Rookie of the Year. Playing in 80 games, he led the league's rookies with 57 points and tied for the top spot with 24 goals. He was second on the Kraken for goals during the regular season, and led NHL rookies in playoff scoring with three goals and four assists in 12 games.
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