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3 Takeaways From Kraken’s Much-Needed 6-2 Win Over Panthers

On Sunday, March 15, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Florida Panthers for the two teams’ first meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Kraken had just played against the Vancouver Canucks the day prior and beat them 5-2. The game started out in the Kraken’s favor, as they scored two goals in the first half of the period.

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Three Takeaways – Kraken roll over Panthers, jump back into playoff picture

Those aren’t the same Florida Panthers that won the last two Stanley Cups. Badly banged up and often lacking the mojo that carried them to hockey’s highest pedestal the last two years, the Panthers have sunk to last place in the hotly contested Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

NHL Predictions: March 14th, Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Kraken need to turn things around at Canucks

Despite a 2-6-0 record since the Olympic break, the Seattle Kraken somehow held on to the Western Conference's second and final wild-card playoff spot.

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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 13

Three Takeaways – “Unacceptable” performance by Kraken in 5-1 loss to Avalanche

If you put this 5-1 Seattle Kraken loss to the Colorado Avalanche in a vacuum, it’s fine. The Avs are the best team in the NHL, and a loss against them is completely understandable.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Kraken rumors: Seattle will begin negotiating with key UFA forward this week

The Seattle Kraken are beginning to follow a bit of a pattern with their roster. During the trade deadline, Seattle was involved in discussions that didn’t amount to anything, but they did make a bit of a splash on the big day.

Bobby McMann News / Sound of Hockey / March 12

Get to know “well rounded” Kraken trade acquisition Bobby McMann

New Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann is still playing the waiting game for his work visa to come through after he was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade that was completed mere minutes before the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 11

Three Takeaways – Kraken fall apart in second, lose 4-2 to Predators

That was a killer loss. The Kraken came out hot in the first period and appeared ready to roll to victory over the Nashville Predators. But things fell apart in the second, and a 2-0 lead quickly evaporated and turned into a 3-2 deficit.

Matt Murray News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Kraken Activate Matt Murray From IR

Another goaltender is set to join the Seattle Kraken depth chart. Matt Murray has been activated off of injured reserve after recovering from a lower-body injury sustained in November.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Kraken News & Rumors: Schwartz, McMann, Eberle & More

The trade deadline has now passed, and there have been some new and interesting developments in the NHL, but more importantly, with the Seattle Kraken.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 10

Kraken Notebook – Lane Lambert addresses energy concerns, Bobby McMann arrives

If you weren’t happy with how the Seattle Kraken played the last two games—losing 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues at home on Wednesday and following that up with an embarrassing 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday—you weren’t alone.

Jaden Schwartz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Jaden Schwartz gets brutal injury update amid Kraken playoff push

The Jaden Schwartz injury on Saturday night is one that every hockey fan hates to see, not only Seattle Kraken supporters. The forward was moving through center ice during the team’s 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators and was struck in the face by an errant skate.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / March 9

Kraken Rule Out Veteran Forward Indefinitely

Jaden Schwartz of the Seattle Kraken has been ruled out indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The Kraken made the announcement on March 9. Schwartz

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury

The Kraken announced this afternoon that winger Jaden Schwartz is out indefinitely after sustaining an upper-body injury, suspected to be his face/head, in Saturday’s loss to the Senators.

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Jaden Schwartz News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz out indefinitely with upper-body injury

The Seattle Kraken have provided some less-than-positive news regarding one of their veteran leaders. On Monday, the team announced that forward Jaden Schwartz will be out indefinintely with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s Frustrating 7-4 Loss to the Senators

On Saturday, March 7, the Seattle Kraken faced the Ottawa Senators for their final meeting of the season. The Senators held an advantage in the season series after edging out the Kraken 4-3 in a shootout on Oct.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 8

Three Takeaways – Low-energy Kraken take an ugly 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators

Sure, the Seattle Kraken are in the midst of a playoff race, but you wouldn’t know it from watching their 7-4 beatdown at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

Jaden Schwartz News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz exits game after taking skate to face

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz left Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators and did not return after a scary-looking incident in which he took a skate to his face.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / March 6

Kraken, with newly extended captain Jordan Eberle, take on Senators

The NHL trade deadline was also contract-extension day for Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle. Just like they did during the 2023-24 season, the Kraken re-signed Eberle -- this time to a two-year deal with a reported average annual value of $5.5 million.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Kraken sign Jordan Eberle to two-year extension

On a day where many pending unrestricted free agents get traded to new clubs, one key one is staying put with a new contract extension. According to multiple reports, the Seattle Kraken and their captain Jordan Eberle have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will carry a salary cap hit of $5.5 million.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Kraken Choose Trade Deadline Route

The Seattle Kraken are currently occupying the Western Conference's second and final wildcard spot with 65 points, but the San Jose Sharks are right on their tail with 62 points.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 3

NHL Rumors: A list of teams who might be interested in Rasmus Ristolainen

David Pagnotta: Teams are calling the Seattle Kraken about pending UFA forward Eeli Tolvanen. They are focused on getting into the playoffs and are looking to add.

Joel Daccord News / Field Level Media / March 3

Joey Daccord, Kraken snap Hurricanes' 12-game point streak

Joey Daccord made 35 saves as the Seattle Kraken defeated visiting Carolina 2-1 on Monday, ending to the Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes' 12-game point streak (10-0-2).

Gustav Olofsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Kraken Sign, Waive Gustav Olofsson

The Seattle Kraken have continued their run of new contracts by signing defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, $775K contract. Olofsson is currently playing in the first year of a two-year, AHL contract signed with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in July 2025.

Shane Wright News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Seattle Kraken: Franchise Ready to Trade Shane Wright According to One NHL Analyst

Shane Wright was the fourth overall pick in the NHL Draft in 2022 by the Seattle Kraken. This season, he has scored 11 goals and has recorded 11 assists, in 57 games played.