It’s not going to be the injuries that derail the Islanders season. Even with nearly a third of their opening-night lineup on the shelf, the issue for the Islanders is the same it’s been for over a year: They are leaving points on the table by blowing third-period leads and winnable games.

The Seattle Kraken defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 in a Saturday matinee at Climate Pledge Arena, the first of two meetings and the only one in Seattle. Players to Watch: Forward Daniel Sprong returned to the Kraken after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks earlier this month for future considerations.