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Seattle Kraken’s 3 Stars for March

They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but for the Seattle Kraken, it was a ferocious battle the entire time. The Kraken played 14 games in March and earned a record of 4-8-2.

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Chasing Mammoth in wild-card race, Kraken out to trim deficit

The six-game trip the Seattle Kraken just completed was supposed to make or break their playoff chances. It did neither. Despite going just 1-3-2, the

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s Frustrating 3-0 Loss to Oilers

On Tuesday, March 31, the Seattle Kraken took on the Edmonton Oilers for their fourth and final matchup of the season. Heading into this game, the Oilers had a 2-1 lead in the season series.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / April 1

Three Takeaways – Kraken come up empty in 3-0 loss at Oilers

The Seattle Kraken played a decent game against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday but didn’t take advantage of their opportunities and—as we’ve seen so many times with this team in its five years of existence—made the opposing goalie, in this case Connor Ingram, look like a star.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 30

Monday Musings: Kraken are staying in the fight

The Kraken might have just saved their season with their performance over the last week. After opening this six‑game road trip (technically, they played five games, came home for two nights, and are heading back out to Edmonton on Monday) with two losses, they were staring down a brutal stretch against Florida, Tampa Bay, and Buffalo.

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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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 3-2 Shootout Loss to Sabres

On Saturday, March 28, the Seattle Kraken took on the Buffalo Sabres for the two teams’ second and final matchup of the 2025-26 season. The Sabres already beat the Kraken earlier in the season in Seattle, 3-1. The Kraken took an early lead with a goal in the first period and followed it up with another goal in the second.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 29

Three Takeaways – Kraken take 3-2 shootout loss at Sabres but gain ground in playoff race

It wasn’t the best road trip for the Seattle Kraken, but when you consider how it started—a 3-1 loss in a critical matchup with the Nashville Predators, followed by a 5-2 drubbing by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Seattle’s fourth straight regulation loss at the time—closing it out 1-2-2 is downright palatable.

Shane Wright News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

Kraken’s Shane Wright leaves game against Sabres

The Seattle Kraken announced on social media that forward Shane Wright left Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres and would not return. The Kraken didn’t share why the 22-year-old would exit the game, but his last shift came late in the first period after taking a hit from Sabres’ Logan Stanley.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Kraken Recall Logan Morrison

The Seattle Kraken have recalled forward Logan Morrison from the AHL under emergency conditions. He will help Seattle address a slew of injuries, including to Jaden Schwartz, Jared McCann, and Ryan Winterton.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 4-3 OT Win Over Lightning

On Thursday, March 26, the Seattle Kraken traveled to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. The two teams kicked off the season series earlier this month in Seattle, on March 17, where the Lightning took a commanding 6-2 win. The Kraken kicked off scoring in the first period, but Tampa Bay answered back with a goal of their own.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 27

Three Takeaways – Montour scores twice, Kraken earn “gutsy” 4-3 OT win at Lightning

Seattle Kraken coach Lane Lambert wondered aloud on Wednesday if his team’s rally back from a three-goal deficit to steal a standings point at the Florida Panthers on Tuesday could be the “event” that gets the group playing up to its potential again, something it has not done since before the Olympic break.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 26

Brandon Montour, Kraken earn key OT win vs. Lightning

Brandon Montour scored twice, including the winner at 2:47 of overtime, as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Kraken News & Rumors: Winterton, McCann, Molgaard & More

In the latest edition of the Seattle Kraken news and rumors, we’ll cover several different topics, including Ryan Winterton’s leave of absence, Jared McCann’s

Lane Lambert News / Sound of Hockey / March 25

Kraken Notebook – Checking in with Lane Lambert as season hangs in the balance

The Seattle Kraken are truly on their last tentacle. The other seven tentacles have been sliced off at this point, and while the rest of the Pacific Division has done everything in its power to keep the Kraken afloat by mostly maintaining Seattle’s losing pace, the Nashville Predators—sadly—did not get the memo.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Kraken trying to end skid, face smooth-running Lightning

If there was a game that encapsulated the Seattle Kraken's season, it might have come Tuesday night. Playing against the injury-riddled Florida Panthers, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Kraken rallied from a three-goal deficit in the final six minutes of regulation only to lose 5-4 in a shootout.

Oscar Fisker Molgaard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Kraken Recall Oscar Fisker Molgaard

The Kraken announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled center Oscar Fisker Molgaard from AHL Coachella Valley. The team reassigned right-winger Jani Nyman to Coachella Valley in the corresponding move.

Ryan Winterton News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Former OHLer Jacob Winterton passes away at 25 after cancer battle

The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday the death of former player Jacob Winterton after a battle with cancer. He was 25. “The OHL sends thoughts and condolences to the Winterton family, as well as Jacob’s friends during this difficult time,” the league wrote in a statement.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / March 24

Three Takeaways – Kraken erase three-goal deficit but lose to Panthers in shootout

Just when you think they’re 100 percent dead—season’s over, nothing left to see here—the Seattle Kraken rally back from a three-goal deficit in the third period… and still lose in a shootout to the Florida Panthers.

Adam Larsson News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Kraken’s Adam Larsson plays in 1,000th NHL game

Adam Larsson made history Tuesday night, skating in the 1,000th NHL regular-season game of his career as the Seattle Kraken take on the Florida Panthers.

Adam Larsson News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Kraken’s Adam Larsson Set to Skate in His 1,000th Game

On Tuesday, March 24, Seattle Kraken’s Adam Larsson will join an exclusive club: becoming another player to play in 1,000 games. He has had a long and storied career in the NHL thus far and should be incredibly proud of this accomplishment.

Ryan Winterton News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Kraken’s Ryan Winterton takes leave of absence

The Seattle Kraken will be without one of their young forwards for some time. On Monday, the team announced that Ryan Winterton will be taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter.

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.

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

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.