The Kraken made NHL history on their way to a thrilling win last night.

Brandon Montour netted the fastest-ever goal in overtime when he scored just four seconds into OT.

It was his second goal of the game and lifted Seattle to a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

The winning goal matches the fastest to start any period in NHL history, with three players doing it in regulation.

Montour’s first goal helped the Kraken get off to an early 2-0 lead, but the Canadiens surged ahead and scored four unanswered goals to give them a 2-score lead midway through the third period.

Jani Nyman and Matty Benier went on to score a pair of goals both on power plays to send it into extra time before Montour delivered the lightning-fast win.

It was an exciting start to the Kraken’s brief homestand,which continues tomorrow night against the Utah Hockey Club in their inaugural season.

 

The Seahawks’ newest QB1 will don a familiar jersey number to fans this season.

The team announced today that Sam Darnold will wear #14 for the Hawks just as the new signal-caller had his introductory presser in Seattle.

Darnold will take over #14 for star receiver DK Metcalf, who the Seahawks traded to Pittsburgh over the weekend.

The Steelers announced that Metcalf will wear #4 in black and gold, since fellow receiver George Pickens already owns #14.

 

A former standout at Washington State will soon back up one of the best in the NFL.

ESPN reports that Gardner Minshew has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Minshew will take over for Carson Wentz as 2x MVP Patrick Mahomes’ backup this season.

It comes after Pete Carroll’s Las Vegas Raiders released Minshew yesterday, one year after signing him.

 

The Mariners continue spring training tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The M’s are coming off a one-run loss to Kansas City yesterday that saw them blow a 3-run lead heading into the ninth inning.

The good news is that Mitch Garver appears to be ok after getting hit in the hand by a pitch on Monday.

The club says X-rays came back negative on Garver’s hand and wrist area, and he’s not expected to miss much time.

Meanwhile, the Mariners will look to improve on their 6-13 record in Cactus League play when they face the Diamondbacks tonight.

Coverage begins at 6:30 and first pitch is at 6:40 on KPUG.

 

The Mariners’ season may be two weeks away, but one local ball club is right in the thick of theirs.

Western Washington University’s softball team is back in Bellingham today for a doubleheader.

The Viks beat Western Oregon 5-1 earlier this afternoon and are currently battling in the second match at Viking Field.

Western hasn’t had the start they hoped for this season, going 15-7 with three losses in their last seven games.

Expectations have been high for a Vikings team that reached the national championship series last year.

But the Viks have retained their spot high atop the national rankings, currently sitting at 9th.

They’ll rematch Western Oregon in another home doubleheader tomorrow, with the first game at noon and the second at 2:30.