Three Takeaways – Kraken retake first place with 3-1 win over Blue Jackets
The Kraken earned two important points by knocking off the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, retaking first place in their final game before the NHL All-Star break. After an uninspired performance Friday, Seattle rebounded with a mostly dominant—but not always...
Three Takeaways – Kraken “weren’t good enough” in 5-2 loss to Flames
Seven minutes into the second period Friday, Brandon Tanev raced across the offensive blue line and leaned into a shot. Before the puck took off, though, his stick snapped in two, so he curled right and headed to the bench. As he stepped through the door on what...
Checking in with John Hayden, who is making the most of his chance with the Kraken
This season hasn’t played out the way Kraken forward John Hayden envisioned. He signed a one-year, two-way deal with Seattle in July and entered the team’s training camp on a mission to make the opening-night roster. After three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks...
Kraken prospects: AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds remain red hot
Perhaps lost amongst the Kraken’s recent success, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are sweltering hot. The Firebirds have accrued points in 13 consecutive games and have won 12 of 13 of those matchups. Coachella Valley is currently tied with the Calgary Wranglers for...
Three Takeaways – Kraken beat Canucks for first time with dominant 6-1 effort
The Kraken got another proverbial monkey off their backs Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 win over the Canucks, a team that has been a bugaboo for Seattle since its inception. Rejuvenated after three days off, the Kraken came out flying in the first period and didn’t...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Canucks – Jan 25th
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Kraken practice report: Versatile Ryan Donato, home woes, and a special guest goalie
Kraken forward Ryan Donato has had a good week. Playing on an elevated line, the 26-year-old forward has taken advantage, scoring three goals with an assist in Seattle’s last two games, but he isn’t getting a big head about it. “It’s definitely increased...
Monday Musings – Kraken in a steady state
Monday Musings is a collection of random thoughts and observations about the last week of activity from the hockey world with an emphasis on the Kraken and other happenings around the Puget Sound hockey community. Kraken thoughts On the surface, a 1-2-1 week does not...
Kraken slow the Avalanche but fall in a shootout 2-1
The Seattle Kraken secured one point in the standings with a shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Alex Newhook for Colorado and Ryan Donato for Seattle scored within a 68 second span in the second period, but otherwise the...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Devils – Jan 19th
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