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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 takeaways from the Seattle Kraken season opening home loss to the St. Louis Blues on October 8th, 2024
Our Seattle Kraken began their 2024-25 campaign with a frustrating defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena, as what seemed to be an exciting second period quickly flipped with a lapse in time where the Kraken were caught sleeping and the Blues took advantage. Here are a few takeaways from the game from Silvia-Leija Rosas.
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.
Nominee list announced for 89th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards
The Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards are back! The 89th annual ceremony is coming up soon, and this years nominees for the main three categories have been released! Learn about the nominees and how you can vote!
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.
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.
Seattle Kraken practice notes: November 1st, 2023
In the November 1st, 2023 edition of Seattle Kraken practice notes: A Brandon Tanev sighting, Matty Beniers gets early work in, Dave Hakstol thoughts on the road trip, and more.
Seattle sings the shootout blues: Kraken get point against Blues, but no more than that
The Seattle Kraken secured their first standings point of the 2023-24 season, but once again the team played like they had earned a full victory. Seattle fell in a shootout to the St. Louis Blues, as the Kraken were unable to put home a second goal during regulation.
Matty Beniers named Calder Trophy winner in dominating fashion
In dominating fashion, Seattle Kraken rookie center Matty Beniers was named the 2023 Calder Memorial Trophy winner, selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League. Beniers tallied 57 points in his rookie year, playing 80 games as the Kraken had an incredible second year.
Stayin Alive: Kraken bring the fight to Stars, force game seven
In a do or die game six back in their home of Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken got out to a hot start and were able to sustain that pressure to secure a victory and force a game seven in their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. Some of the teams veterans ensured that the Kraken season would continue, in addition to a few faces you may not expect.
Kraken swing first, but Avalanche find holes in Seattle’s game to take game three
In game three of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup against the defending champion Colorado Avalanche, Seattle’s flawed were exploited by Colorado as the Avalanche took a second straight game. In the first Stanley Cup Playoff game in Seattle since 1919, a capacity crowd filled Climate Pledge Arena, and brought the signature Seattle sports sound we’ve become accustomed to.
Seattle Kraken clinch playoff berth with inspired victory over troublesome Coyotes
In their second year as an NHL Franchise, your Seattle Kraken have punched their playoff ticket! With a win over the Arizona Coyotes tonight, the Kraken will head to the postseason for the first time in franchise history, and they have the potential to do damage when that begins.
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 fall in another tight battle, as Stars shine through in overtime
In another tight, heartbreaking loss, the Seattle Kraken fell to the Dallas Stars in overtime. The first of two games the teams will play in three days and of three games this month, Seattle hung with Dallas all night long and even took a lead with less than four minutes left in the game, but failed to slam the door shut.
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 able to make timely plays in 4-2 victory over soaring Red Wings
The Seattle Kraken, on the night that they hosted Black Hockey History night and “Dad/mentor trip” weekend, ended the Detroit Red Wings’ five-game win streak. Seattle was able to make the timely plays to beat a hot Detroit team, and notch the 32nd win of the season for the Kraken.
Kraken don’t show Flyers any brotherly love in 6-2 blowout
In their second meeting in the past three games between these two franchises, the Seattle Kraken again proved victorious over the Philadelphia Flyers, this time in blowout fashion.
Kraken flip late switch to beat Capitals with Matty Beniers’ overtime winner
It took Matty Beniers seven seconds in overtime to extend the Seattle Kraken win streak to seven. The Kraken withstood an early struggle in the first period and a half, scoring two “greasy” goals in order to head to the overtime period.
A tidal wave of Kraken goals washes away Sharks in 8-5 win
To end their six game homestand, the Seattle Kraken scored eight goals in a barn burner of a victory over the San Jose Sharks. Seven different skaters found the back of the net for Seattle, as the team continues to display potential pieces of a playoff team.
Kraken grind out thrilling win against Penguins behind stellar defensive effort
To end their homestand, the Seattle Kraken grinded out a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to a solid defensive performance.