The Seattle Kraken enter an expanded 84-game season with a new goal: Strivin’ for 97. We break down Seattle’s roster changes, October schedule and the path to a Pacific Division playoff spot.
Category: Strive for 95
Strive for 95… make that 86 points — April playoff push update
The Seattle Kraken sit just three points out of a playoff spot with nine games remaining. Before the Olympic break, Seattle went 11-6-2 but has struggled since. The math, tiebreakers and schedule all point to a realistic path. The question is whether the Kraken can find that level again.
Seattle Kraken Strive for 95: March playoff push update
The Seattle Kraken are back on pace for 95 points after a strong January. Here’s how March shapes their playoff push.
Strive for 95 (points) – January Update
Happy New Year, Kraken fans. As the Seattle Kraken roll into 2026, it is time for the January update of the Strive for 95 points series. The Kraken stumbled into December on a three-game skid to close November. They aimed to right the ship, but the turnaround took...
Strive for 95 (points) – December update for the Kraken
Welcome to the December edition of Strive for 95. The Seattle Kraken did what was needed in November and remain on pace for 95 points. The Kraken sit in the second wild card spot and have played only 24 games, tied for the fewest in the NHL with two other teams....
Strive for 95 (points) – November update for the Kraken and their playoff chances
All aboard the Lane Train! Head coach Lane Lambert has navigated the Seattle Kraken to their best start in franchise history, going 5-2-3 for 13 points in 10 games, and sitting second in the Pacific Division. The Kraken’s previous best start was last season when they...
Strive for 95 (points) – Seattle Kraken 2025-26 playoff tracker
As the Seattle Kraken's fifth season gets underway, the Strive for 95 series returns. Most teams that reach 95 points qualify for the playoffs, making it a strong benchmark to track Seattle's progress. Like last season, the Kraken begin with a new coaching staff, but...
Strived for 95 points, but came up short; the Seattle Kraken are mathematically eliminated
The Seattle Kraken set out to reach the playoffs this season but have officially fallen short. With the St. Louis Blues' win over the Colorado Avalanche on March 29, the Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention. As the NHL inches toward the postseason, the...
Seattle Kraken playoff chances – Strive for 95… err… 85 (points)
With the NHL on break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, I intentionally waited until now to provide an update on the playoff chances for the Seattle Kraken (spoiler: they aren't very good). Since the start of 2025, the Kraken have played 19 games, going 7-10-2...
Seattle Kraken: Strive for 95 (points) January update
December was a roller coaster of a month for the Seattle Kraken. This included a win against the Carolina Hurricanes and a 3-1-0 road trip to start the month, a low of a five-game losing streak, a trade for Kaapo Kakko, and a thrilling comeback win against the...
Seattle Kraken: Strive for 95 (points) December update
December is here, and after the way November ended, it couldn’t have come soon enough. The Seattle Kraken dropped three straight games to teams they should consistently beat, making those final November matchups tough to watch. However, it’s time to leave that behind...
Seattle Kraken: Strive for 95 (points) November update
November has arrived, marking time for an update on the Strive for 95 points target. The 95-point benchmark carries weight: over the last 10 full NHL seasons, teams reaching 95 points have qualified for the playoffs 80 percent of the time. With the Kraken aiming for a...