A disastrous second period that saw three goals allowed in less than seven minutes thwarted the Seattle Kraken in a 6-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

SEATTLE — Mason McTavish scored the tying goal early in the second period and assisted on Robby Fabbri’s go-ahead goal 4:35 later, sending the Ducks to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

No other NHL team wanted to take on the contract of Philipp Grubauer, so he cleared waivers. Here is what the Kraken have planned for their goalie.

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The Seattle Kraken dropped their second consecutive game after losing to the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 Tuesday evening.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken will play the Anaheim Ducks at home Tuesday night. The game at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle begins at 7 p.m. PT.

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Seattle Kraken after Mason McTavish scored two goals in the Ducks' 5-2 win against the Nashville Predators.

Mason McTavish scored the tying goal early in the second period and assisted on Robby Fabbri’s go-ahead goal 4:35 later, sending the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

The lowlight of one man’s career highlighted the issue with this team. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer being waived Wednesday was significant, but it paled in comparison with the Seattle Kraken’s core problem.

Mikeal Backlund is in the top-25% of the league in speed bursts over 32km/hr with 76. He’s in the top-5% in 29-32km/hr speed bursts with a whopping 459. But high-end speed? He has only one instance of going above 35km/hr. Well below league average. #Flames #NHLEdge pic.twitter.com/ingffsTIbf

The United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden will play in the Feb. 12-20 4 Nations Face-Off. Here are the rosters and captains.