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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.
Seattle in Smashville: previewing the Kraken battling the Predators to close out opening road trip
Our Seattle Kraken will close out their three-game road trip, the first road set of the 2024-25 season, with a battle against the Nashville Predators in what certainly won't be an easy feat. Despite being winless through two games to open the year, the Predators remain a tough team and that won't change tonight against our Kraken.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken preseason road loss to the Calgary Flames, September 30th, 2024
In their second to last preseason game of 2024-25 and final road exhibition contest of the year, our Seattle Kraken fell short of a positive result as they lost in overtime to the Calgary Flames. CSS Kraken writer Silvia Leija-Rosas provides three takeaways from the loss.
Looking at Seattle Kraken goaltenders to celebrate National goalie week
To celebrate National Goalie Week, Circling Seattle Sports writer Jayd Serdy took the time to review the two goaltenders at the NHL level for the Seattle Kraken ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: notes from the Seattle Kraken home loss to the Montreal Canadiens March 24th, 2024
Accountability and change will need to come for the Seattle Kraken following their 5-1 home loss to the Montreal Canadiens, as their losing streak pushed to eight-games and many are questioning the teams effort and ability as their third season in franchise history is coming to a close.
Monstrosity of an effort against Montreal: Kraken losing streak pushes to eight with ugly loss to Canadiens
The Seattle Kraken, nearing the end of their third season in franchise history, have hit another low point as they won't make the playoffs this year and they're currently on an eight-game losing streak. The most recent defeat comes at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, a 5-1 result that Seattle was never truly in.
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.
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.
Seattle Kraken morning skate notes: January 24th, 2024
The January 24th, 2024 Morning Skate for the Seattle Kraken, ahead of their battle against the Chicago Blackhawks later in the day, featured a few returns for the team in terms of players that had been dealing with injury, and potential progress updates.
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.
The Mayor overcomes the Senators: Kraken keep win streak rolling with strong showing over Ottawa
The Seattle Kraken were able to keep the positive momentum moving forward following their big win in the 2024 Winter Classic with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, as Seattle scored the first three goals of the night while Joey Daccord was rock solid in net once again, pushing the point streak to ten games and the winning streak to six games.
Pitching a shutout, with run support: Joey Daccord perfect in net as Kraken blank Golden Knights in 2024 Winter Classic
In the 2024 Winter Classic, the hosting Seattle Kraken defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights in a 3-0 shutout, as Eeli Tolvanen, Will Borgen, and Yanni Gourde all scored in a day that celebrated the city of Seattle as a true hockey town.
Seattle Kraken even the season series with Los Angeles Kings behind Joey Daccord’s 42 save night
Behind a strong night in net by Joey Daccord and goals from Brandon Tanev and Jordan Eberle, the Seattle Kraken evened up the season series against the Los Angeles Kings with a tight 2-1 victory on the road.
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.
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.
Sinking fast: Kraken drop their eighth-straight with shutout loss to Wild
The Kraken saw their losing streak push to eight-games, as a strong effort and some golden opportunities on the power play ultimately didn't translate into results as Seattle was shutout in their home barn by a very beatable Wild team.