Seattle Kraken: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Berkly Catton breaking through for Kraken as they visit Devils

Berkly Catton will celebrate his 20th birthday Wednesday in Newark, N.J. But the Seattle Kraken rookie has already gotten some early gifts. Catton scored what proved to be the winning goal Monday night in a 4-2 victory against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

With Kraken health improving, difficult lineup and roster decisions loom

[Knock on wood, knock on wood, knock on wood.] At the risk of jinxing them, the Seattle Kraken seem to be getting healthier with every passing day. Jaden Schwartz returned to the lineup Saturday in Carolina after missing 19 games with a lower-body injury.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Kraken Activate Chandler Stephenson, Reassign Oscar Fisker Molgaard

The Seattle Kraken have returned to a fully healthy forward core. The Kraken announced that they’ve activated Chandler Stephenson from the non-roster list and have reassigned Oscar Fisker Molgaard in a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-2 Win Over the Rangers

On Monday, Jan. 12, the Seattle Kraken took on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The two teams had already met earlier this season in Seattle, and the Rangers left with a 3-2 overtime victory.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 12

Three Takeaways – Kraken overcome two-goal deficit, win 4-2 against Rangers

Those were two very large points for the Seattle Kraken, who overcame an early 2-0 deficit to escape from New York with a 4-2 win over the Rangers. After Seattle saw its 10-game point streak snapped with a regulation loss Saturday in Carolina, getting back in the win column against a recently struggling team felt crucial.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

Kraken rally past Rangers to extend hot streak

Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal during a scramble in the crease with 7:58 remaining in the third period Monday night as the visiting Seattle Kraken rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 12

Monday Musings – Kraken need to keep it rolling

The Kraken have been rolling for the better part of a month now, riding a 10‑game point streak that finally snapped Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Kraken’s Brandon Montour returns to practice amid 12-game absence

The Seattle Kraken are holding on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference race. Ahead of their Monday matchup with the New York Rangers, they got a big return to the ice in practice.

Jordan Eberle News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Kraken’s Jordan Eberle to return after missing two games

The Seattle Kraken are set to get a big boost to their lineup on Monday night as captain and veteran winger Jordan Eberle is ready to return from injury following a two-game absence.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 Loss to the Hurricanes

On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Seattle Kraken took on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes struck first early in the first period, but the Kraken tied it up towards the middle.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / January 10

Three Takeaways – Kraken point streak snapped with 3-2 loss to Hurricanes

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. The Seattle Kraken’s remarkable point streak that took them from last place to third in the Pacific Division has ended at 10 games (8-0-2).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Projected Lineup for Kraken vs Hurricanes – 01/10/26

The Seattle Kraken take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.

Jaden Schwartz News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Activated Off IR

On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Seattle Kraken announced they have activated forward Jaden Schwartz from injured reserve (IR). Schwartz has been out since Nov.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Kraken Activate Jaden Schwartz, Move Chandler Stephenson To Non-Roster Status

The Kraken will get a key offensive contributor back in their lineup tonight as the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve activated winger Jaden Schwartz off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, center Chandler Stephenson has been granted non-roster status.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Kraken activate Schwartz from IR; designate Stephenson non-roster

The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that they have activated veteran winger Jaden Schwartz off of injured reserve while placing center Chandler Stephenson on the non-roster list.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 9

Down on the Farm – World Juniors reports, CHL trades

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’ll have reports on Kraken prospect performances at the 2026 World Junior Championship, two significant junior hockey trades, a couple of key injuries, and some details from the new AHL collective bargaining agreement.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

A playoff appearance doesn't change long-term confidence in Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have shaken off a slow start to the season to rally toward legitimate contention for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / January 9

Three Takeaways – Kraken rally back to keep point streak alive in 3-2 OT loss to Wild

The point streak lives! While Win Streak David—the second named win streak of the season—officially came to a close at four games, the Seattle Kraken rallied back from a 2-0 deficit in the third period and stole a point in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 OT Loss to the Wild

On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Minnesota Wild for their second matchup of the 2025-26 NHL season. The Wild took an early two-goal lead as the first period came to a close.

Oscar Fisker Molgaard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Kraken Recall Oscar Fisker Molgaard

Fresh off being named to Denmark’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, center Oscar Fisker Molgaard has been recalled by the Kraken, the team announced.

Philipp Grubauer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer’s ‘phenomenal’ review of 41-save masterpiece vs. Flames

The Seattle Kraken continued their torrid stretch of hockey on Monday night with a convincing 5-1 road win over the Calgary Flames, and the story once again began in the crease.

Shane Wright News / Field Level Media / January 6

Shane Wright celebrates birthday with go-ahead goal as Kraken beat Flames

Shane Wright celebrated his 22nd birthday with the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Calgary Flames 5-1 on Monday night.

Vince Dunn News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Kraken’s Vince Dunn goes off on refs after controversial penalty vs. Canucks

The Seattle Kraken pulled out a big 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night, their sixth victory in seven games dating back to December 20.

Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27