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Top Kraken performers from Seattle’s home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on October 26th, 2024
To finish out a five-game homestand, our Seattle Kraken played a tight game against the Carolina Hurricanes until late, when the Canes pulled away with two late goals. It was an ugly loss for Seattle, who failed to do much of anything offensively and looked loss at times defensively.
Top Kraken performers from Seattle’s home win over the Philadelphia Flyers on October 18th, 2024
The past two wins for the Seattle Kraken have been reminiscent of how the team won during their 2022-23 season that saw them reach game seven of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, with plenty of contribution throughout the lineup. To highlight those contributions, here’s Silvia-Leija Rosas’ top performers from the Kraken’s 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, October 17th, 2024.
In a battle of Pacific Northwest rivals, Kraken take down NHL’s best in 5-2 win over Canucks
In a big Pacific division showdown, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Northwest rivalry game that results in a massive two points for the Kraken as they look to push themselves further towards a wild card spot.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings
The Seattle Kraken showed positives in their overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, but not enough positives obviously as they ended up losing and failing to make the most out of their opportunity to climb back towards a wild card spot.
Kraken push hard against Red Wings, but can’t execute enough in overtime loss
Returning home from a road trip to kick things off after the All-Star break, the Seattle Kraken began a six-game homestand with an overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings that was well within their hands to win. The Kraken overcame a goal deficit on three separate occasions, but couldn't score a winner.
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.
Stumbling Kraken can’t capitalize on opportunities against Maple Leafs as losing streak pushes to four
An injured and reeling Seattle Kraken suffered their fourth straight loss, ultimately failing to take advantage of the opportunities that a Toronto Maple Leafs team playing in the second game of a back-to-back gave them. Jordan Eberle scored the lone goal, Joey Daccord was strong in net, but Seattle's play wasn't sharp enough to edge one of the NHL's best teams.
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.
Kraken continue to march forward with newfound offensive momentum, beat Chicago with emphatic 7-1 scoreline
The Seattle Kraken collected their second consecutive victory, and second on a six-game homestand, as they delivered a blowout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Seattle's 4th line brought the fight once again, and the Kraken handled business against a bruised Chicago team.
Kraken find calm in the storm, but Lightning strikes late as Tampa Bay wins in overtime
The Seattle Kraken were able to comeback from a two-goal deficit and took a lead in the third period, but Tampa Bay ultimately take advantage of Seattle's inability to add to their lead or regain it and the Lightning won in overtime.
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.
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.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken loss at Florida Panthers October 28th, 2023
Here are the positives and mostly negatives you can takeaway from the Seattle Kraken road loss to the Florida Panthers, as the Kraken started this game off hot before things all went for worse after a bad second period and an unlucky bounce resulting in the game winning goal for the Panthers.
Kraken land the first punch, but Panthers claw their way to victory
Call me a broken record, but yet again the Seattle Kraken have lost in frustrating fashion, getting a hot start before things crumbled down halfway through the second period. This time, a bizarre puck bounced resulted in the game winning goal for the Florida Panthers.
Jordan Eberle Hot-N-Ready overtime winner puts Kraken over Red Wings to open road trip
The Seattle Kraken opened up their four-game road trip with a victory over the red hot Detroit Red Wings, winning the game in overtime after Detroit scored three power play goals in the third period. It's not a pretty win for Seattle, but it's two points nonetheless.
Light malfunction an omen for dysfunctional Kraken play in loss to Rangers
The Seattle Kraken fell to the New York Rangers, closing out a three-game homestand for Seattle. It was a bizarre night at Climate Pledge Arena as a light issue delayed the start of this contest, before the Kraken scored the opening goal of the game with a Justin Schultz blast. It was all Rangers from there, as New York scored the next four goals and Seattle failed to answer back.
Canes cause Chaos, but Kraken survive it to earn first win of 2023-24 season
Seattle secured their first win of the 2023-24 season with their 7-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, as a strong start and end to this game on the offensive end saw the Kraken put up 7 goals on their opponents. This sort of win looked more like last season's Seattle team, and had fans excited yet again.
Danger in Dallas: Kraken stumble early in game five, Stars push them to brink of elimination
The Seattle Kraken dropped a second consecutive game in this second round Stanley Cup Playoff series, as the Dallas Stars once again used a hot start to give them just enough cushion to sustain a Kraken comeback attempt. Seattle now has their back against the wall for the first time since game seven of their series against the Avalanche.