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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.
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.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Sounders Round one, Leg one win against FC Dallas October 30th, 2023
The Seattle Sounders looked strong in their leg one round one victory over FC Dallas to begin the MLS Cup Playoffs, as their defense remained strong and Seattle was able to convert some of their chances to assert themselves over Dallas.
Sounders strike first, taking leg one of MLS Cup Playoffs round one matchup against FC Dallas
To kickoff their 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign, the Seattle Sounders defeated FC Dallas in leg one of their round one matchup in strong fashion. With a penalty goal from Albert Rusnak, a header goal from Jordan Morris, and another clean sheet for this side, the Sounders are looking strong at the right time.
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.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken overtime loss at Carolina Hurricanes, October 26th, 2023
The Seattle Kraken came out strong against the Carolina Hurricanes out on the road, but failed to properly close out the game as the Kraken fell in overtime to only collect the one point. Goaltender Joey Daccord was a major bright spot in a very bizarre game.
Kraken swallowed by storm in overtime loss to Hurricanes
In the second game of their current four-game road trip, the Seattle Kraken once again went to overtime, this time falling as the Carolina Hurricanes prevailed. The Kraken failed to keep the Hurricanes on a losing streak, failing to score a goal after the first period.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Kraken overtime win at the Red Wings, October 24th, 2023
A resilient Seattle Kraken team was able to overcome three third-period goals from the Detroit Red Wings, beating the red hot team from Motown in overtime thanks to Jordan Eberle's game winner. Here are the good, bad, and ugly takeaways from the win.
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.
Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky to miss 6-8 weeks with an upper body injury
The Seattle Kraken will lose another forward with a long-term injury, as Andre Burakovsky will miss approximately 6-8 weeks with what is being called an "upper body injury." The Kraken will be without a player that was their leading point scorer last season before he suffered a groin injury that ended his campaign immediately after the all-star break.
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.
Kraken take the slopes strong early, can’t sustain it in wipeout loss to Avalanche in home opener
The Seattle Kraken fell to the Colorado Avalanche in the their home opener, scoring the opening goal in the first period only to allow a rough second period to set the tone of this game for the rest of the night. The Kraken continue to struggle on the powerplay and scoring the puck, hurting the rest of their game.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from Kraken at Blues, October 14th, 2023
The Seattle Kraken continue to display positive signs despite a winless three-game road trip to open up their 2023-24 season, and we’ll talk about that plus more in the good, bad, and ugly from the teams road loss to the St. Louis Blues on October 14th, 2023.
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.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from Kraken at Predators, October 12th, 2023
Here are the good, the bad, and the ugly notes from the Seattle Kraken loss to the Nashville Predators on October 12th, 2023. Seattle continues to show positive signs, but haven’t yet been able to put everything together to create a victory.
Frustrations fester for Kraken in sloppy road loss to Predators
The Seattle Kraken fell to the Nashville Predators on the road, as the frustrations mounted for the road side after a short-handed goal in the second period. Positives are present for the Kraken, but fixes must be made sooner rather than later.
Rain City Showcase 2023: Clippers top Jazz as Seattle shows out
The Los Angeles Clippers were the "Home" team tonight, hosting the Utah Jazz and winning behind a strong effort from Kawhi Leonard. The stars were on display at CPA, as numerous Seattle sports legends including Lenny Wilkens, Sue Bird, Bobby Wagner, and current players like J.P. Crawford and Jordan Horston were present at the game. The city of Seattle continues to show out, proving why it deserves an NBA team once again.