Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Professional Athletes

For Athol Murray College of Notre Dame alumni tracking the NHL this week, there was one name to watch: Jordan Eberle.

The Seattle Kraken winger turned in a vintage performance Friday night, collecting a goal and an assist in a 5-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth. The two-point outing left Eberle with a +1 rating on the night, contributing to a Kraken win that had the feel of a statement game early in the 2026-27 season.

Eberle was one of two multi-point performers for Seattle, joining defenseman Brandon Montour in pacing the offence. That's the kind of company a 15-plus-year NHL veteran is comfortable in — and a reminder that the Notre Dame product remains a reliable contributor at the top level of professional hockey.

The 35-year-old right wing has long been one of the more decorated graduates of the Hounds program in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. A first-round pick who has logged time with Edmonton, New York, and Seattle, Eberle has never been a player who dominates highlight reels through flash alone — his game has always been built on positioning, hockey sense, and the quiet ability to be in the right place when it matters. Friday was a textbook example.

It's worth noting that Eberle also dressed for Seattle's Wednesday contest against the Detroit Red Wings, a narrow 4-3 Kraken win, though no counting stats were recorded for him in that outing.

Two games, one standout night — and a Notre Dame alumnus making his mark as the NHL season hits its early stride.

Jordan Eberle is doing what Athol Murray College of Notre Dame alumni do — finding ways to contribute when it matters. The Seattle Kraken right wing has recorded points in multiple games this week, headlining a strong early-season stretch for a squad that looks like a legitimate Western Conference contender through six games.

The Highlight: Eberle Scores in D.C.

Sunday's 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals was the signature moment of Eberle's week. The Athol Murray College of Notre Dame product notched a goal as part of a five-goal Kraken effort that handed Alex Ovechkin — who scored his first goal of the 2026-27 season in the same game — a loss on home ice. Jared McCann's go-ahead tally with 5:27 remaining sealed it, but Eberle's finish was part of a depth-scoring performance that underscored why Seattle's offense is clicking early. The win improved the Kraken to 4-2-0.

Points Were Flowing Earlier in the Week, Too

Eberle didn't just show up for one game. He added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 13, then picked up another helper in Thursday's 3-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 15 — a tight defeat that showed Seattle's depth is being tested but not broken.

A Rough Finish, But the Big Picture Holds

Saturday's matchup against the Florida Panthers was a different story. The Kraken dropped an 8-3 decision, and Eberle posted a -5 plus/minus in a game that got out of hand. It's a blip on what has otherwise been a productive week for the veteran winger, and a reminder that Florida remains among the league's most dangerous teams.

The Bottom Line

Through the Oct. 11–17 window, Eberle logged a goal and two assists across four games — production that reflects his continued value as a top-six contributor in Seattle. At 4-2-0, the Kraken are off to one of their better starts in recent memory, and the Notre Dame alum is a key reason why. Hounds fans have plenty to watch as the season picks up steam.