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Shakin’ hands: Jordan Eberle signs two-year extension with Seattle Kraken hours ahead of NHL trade deadline
Just hours ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, amid conflicting reports about his future, Seattle Kraken forward and alternate captain Jordan Eberle signed a two-year extension that will likely see his playing career finish in the Pacific Northwest. The Kraken keep a producing winger and valuable veteran leader in their locker room for what should be Eberle’s final years.
Shutout in Seattle: Philipp Grubauer and the Kraken hold the Penguins scoreless in tight 2-0 victory
As their six-game homestand is coming to a close, the Seattle Kraken pulled out a tight 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins behind a shutout performance by goaltender Philipp Grubauer and chaotic goals in front of net by Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alex Wennberg.
Kraken get back on track with 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks, as team looks to start getting healthier
The Seattle Kraken snapped their four-game losing streak, as Vince Dunn returned to the lineup and the team put up six goals on the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Goaltender Joey Daccord, making his 17th start in the past 19 games, remained rock solid while Tomas Tatar led the way with two goals in the victory.
Calming the Flames in Calgary: Kraken pick up big win against Pacific Division rival to extend point streak to seven games
Behind the storybook start of goaltender Chris Driedger, the Seattle Kraken collected only their second ever victory against the Calgary Flames as Kailer Yamamoto got the scoring started and Alex Wennberg got the clutch game winning goal in the third period to extend the teams point streak to seven games.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken win over the Florida Panthers
Take in some of the main takeaways from the Seattle Kraken win over the Florida Panthers that helped Seattle snap their 8-game losing streak!
Snapping their skid: Kraken shutout Panthers behind strong performances from Daccord, Yamamoto, Bellemare
The Seattle Kraken, playing the 4th game of a 6 game homestand, finally snapped their 8-game losing streak. Seattle was able to limit Florida's dangerous chances, got big production from their fourth line, and saw goaltender Joey Daccord record his first NHL shutout in the victory.
Kraken dominate battle of the Sea with 7-1 victory over Sharks
Against a struggling Sharks team on the day before American Thanksgiving, the Kraken handled business and dominated San Jose from the start. That included a four-goal first period, and Seattle nearly shutout the Sharks had it not been for a Mike Hoffman goal in the latter half of the third period.
Kraken continue crunch time woes, as they remain winless at home against the Flames
The Seattle Kraken went to overtime yet again, this time falling in frustrating fashion to the Calgary Flames. Seattle had a strong second period push but couldn't maintain it through the third period and ultimately saw this game get away from them.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken loss against the Colorado Avalanche, November 13th, 2023
The Seattle Kraken showed a solid effort in the first period and got a strong performance from Joey Daccord, but the negatives continue to show up and were especially highlighted against a talented Colorado Avalanche team.
Avalanche bury fast start from Kraken, Colorado beats Seattle 4-1
The Seattle Kraken, fresh off a disappointing and frustrating loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday followed up by an intense practice, dropped a dud against the Colorado Avalanche despite a strong first period start for the home side.
Kraken keep Predators at bay, survive feisty battle in 4-2 victory
The Seattle Kraken returned from their tough four game road trip and rewarded their home fans with a victory as they defeated the visiting Nashville Predators in a hard fought game filled with thrills and oddities.
Kraken obliterate Stars in massive game three victory to take lead in series
In game three of the second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup, the Seattle Kraken blew out the Dallas Stars by a score of 7-2 with five of those goals coming in the second period. Continued strong play by Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer and the Seattle defenseman kept the Stars at bay, while the Kraken skaters tore through Dallas.
Grubauer great, depth delivers in game one Kraken win over Avalanche
The Seattle Kraken opened up their first Stanley Cup Playoffs run with a game one victory in the first round against the defending champion Colorado Avalanche. Seattle used several keys to their success throughout the regular season to stun Colorado on their own ice.
Kraken go Duck hunting, magic number drops to 9 with win and Nashville loss
Returning home from a four-game road trip, the Seattle Kraken were able to use two-goal periods in the 1st and 3rd to defeat the scrappy division rival Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-1. Seattle’s magic number drops to 9 thanks to their win and a Nashville Predators loss.
Kraken battle hard, fall just short of season sweep over big bad Bruins in 6-5 loss
In an epic rematch of their January 12th thriller, the Seattle Kraken and Boston Bruins traded heavy blows all night long. Ultimately, Boston was able to take advantage of Seattle’s mistakes enough to edge the upstart Kraken.
Kraken dismantle Bluejackets in 3-1 victory to head into All-Star break on a high note
In their final game before the All-Star break, the Seattle Kraken were able to handily dismantle the Columbus Blue Jackets. Resulting in a 3-1 score, Seattle hardly ever had resistance to manage as the Kraken got scoring contributions from Morgan Geekie, Alex Wennberg, and Eeli Tolvanen while Philipp Grubauer was again solid in net.
Kraken dominate Canucks to remain undefeated in preseason
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-0, to move their preseason record to 4-0. Seattle continues to build valuable experience in as they look to have a successful year two.