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After the Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime at home on Oct. 11, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said something about Seattle that piqued my interest: “They had a game plan, and they weren’t going to lose D up the ice.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 27

Monday Musings: Playing stingy

The Kraken are officially off to the best start in franchise history, and this week, they won games in style, knocking off last season’s Presidents’ Trophy winner, the Winnipeg Jets, and the two-time Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 Victory Over the Oilers

On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers for their first matchup of the season. The Kraken struck first, within the first two minutes of the game.

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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 26

Three Takeaways – Kraken rally around Brandon Montour in emotional 3-2 win over Oilers

They did it for Monty. On an emotional day and night in which Brandon Montour returned from a four-game hiatus that was due to the tragic passing of his older brother, Cameron, the Seattle Kraken pulled out an impressive 3-2 win over the always-dangerous Edmonton Oilers.

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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.

Jordan Eberle News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Eberle Scores Twice in Kraken’s 3-2 Victory Over Oilers

On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers for their first matchup of the season. The Kraken were just coming off their six-game road trip, ending it with a win against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Oct.

Jordan Eberle News / Field Level Media / October 26

Ex-Oiler Jordan Eberle scores twice in Kraken victory

Jordan Eberle scored twice against his former team as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night. Seattle's Tye Kartye also tallied, Matty Beniers had a pair of assists and goaltender Joey Daccord made 31 saves to improve to 5-1-1.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 25

Kraken Rookie Starts Homestand on Right Note

After being away for six straight games, the Seattle Kraken wasted absolutely no time putting on a show for their fans. In their first return from a long road stretch, the Kraken got on the scoreboard just 83 seconds in their first game back at Climate Pledge Arena in two weeks.

Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / October 25

Kraken's Brandon Montour Honoring Brother's Battle with ALS

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour returned to the ice for the first time during morning skate ahead of play against the Edmonton Oilers. The defenseman had previously taken a leave of absence to attend to a family matter.

Jared McCann News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Jared McCann Hits the Injured Reserve: Another New Injury For Seattle Kraken

Just when you thought the Seattle Kraken might actually have some offensive consistency this season, the injury bug decides to take another bite out of their forward corps.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 25

Down on the Farm – Mølgaard is an all-situations contributor as an AHL rookie

“Down on the Farm” is your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week we’ll focus on Firebirds rookie center Oscar Fisker Mølgaard and his rapid ascension into an important role in North America.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Kraken announce positive Brandon Montour update ahead of bout with Oilers

The Seattle Kraken appear to be set to welcome back a key blueliner to their lineup Saturday against Edmonton.

Kraken's Joey Daccord faces big test amid early-season ups, downs

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Jared McCann News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Kraken place McCann on IR, Montour returns from leave of absence

The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that the team has placed forward Jared McCann on injured reserve, while defenseman Brandon Montour has returned to the team after taking a brief leave of absence.

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Joel Daccord News / Field Level Media / October 24

Kraken's Joey Daccord faces big test amid early-season ups, downs

Goaltenders have ups and downs throughout the season. Take Seattle's Joey Daccord, for example. Daccord got pulled late in the second period of a 5-2 loss Monday at Philadelphia after allowing five goals on 21 shots, then sat and watched from the press box the next night as Matt Murray made his Kraken debut in a 4-1 defeat at Washington.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Kraken Snap Jets’ 5-Game Winning Streak in 3-0 Shutout Victory

The Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets entered Thursday’s matchup trending in opposite directions — Seattle trying to snap a two-game skid, and Winnipeg riding the high of a five-game win streak.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 24

Three Takeaways – Kraken finish road trip strong with 3-0 statement win over Jets

“Well, what a disappointment that road trip ended up being.” …Is what we would have written if the Kraken had come up short against the high-flying Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

Joel Daccord News / Field Level Media / October 23

Joey Daccord, Kraken post shutout, halt Jets' win streak

Joey Daccord stopped 32 shots and Jaden Schwartz posted a three-point night as the visiting Seattle Kraken won 3-0 on Thursday to halt the Winnipeg Jets' five-game winning streak.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Loss to the Capitals

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Seattle Kraken played against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Capitals took a commanding lead, leaving the Kraken with a three-goal deficit by the end of the second period.

Jani Nyman News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Seattle Kraken’s Jani Nyman’s Finnish Foundation & His NHL Blueprint

Jani Nyman’s game, like most Finnish players, was shaped in a unique way. For most players, they seemingly just appear, their performance and consistency driving more and more people to follow them.

Berkly Catton News / Breakaway on SI / October 20

Top Prospect Making NHL Debut With Kraken

Budding young forward Berkly Catton is slated to take the ever-coveted rookie lap and make his NHL debut for the Seattle Kraken. Catton was Seattle's 2024 first round pick (No 8 overall) and will be making his regular season debut following seeing play this preseason.

Jared McCann News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Kraken’s McCann ruled out Monday, day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on Monday that forward Jared McCann will miss Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Ville Ottavainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Seattle Kraken recall Ville Ottavainen

The Seattle Kraken have recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Amidst the recent news that Kraken

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 19

Maple Leafs facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

There is not a team in the NHL under more pressure every year than the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Scheifele passes Blake Wheeler as Jets’ all-time scoring leader

Blue Jackets edge Lightning to notch first home win of season

Noah Cates' first career overtime goal lifts Flyers past Wild

Kraken extend season-opening point streak with overtime win

Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour takes leave of absence

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Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

Top Defenseman Taking Personal Leave From Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken announced that top defenseman Brandon Montour will take a temporary leave of absence to tend to a family matter. “No further details will be shared at this time, and the team requests that his family’s privacy be respected during this period,” the Kraken said in a social media statement on Saturday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

The Kraken will be without their top defender for the next little while.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Kraken’s Freddy Gaudreau leaves game against Senators with undisclosed injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on social media that forward Freddy Gaudreau would not return to their Thursday contest against the Ottawa Senators after suffering an undisclosed injury.