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2 storylines to watch as Kraken take on Lightning

The Seattle Kraken have come out swinging to start the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. They are currently on a five-game road trip and about to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning for their second-to-last game before heading back to Climate Pledge Arena.

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Three Takeaways – Montour injury, Kraken mistakes prove costly in 4-3 OT loss at Lightning

If hockey is a game of mistakes, the Seattle Kraken made one—or maybe two or three—too many on Thursday, costing themselves a standings point against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 15

Seattle Kraken forward lines: Early returns

It is early in the season, but the Seattle Kraken have started on the right foot with a 5-2-0 record. Four of those wins have come against struggling teams.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Kraken ride perfect East Coast road trip into matchup with Lightning

The Seattle Kraken are over halfway through a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a perfect record intact. Off to a fine start with 10 points in seven games and sitting in third place in the Pacific Division, the Kraken play at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in the fourth game of their road trip.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Kraken’s offense firing on all cylinders early on

The Seattle Kraken have found success early in the 2026-27 campaign, with a 4-2-0 record that includes a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Flyers seek to snap out of doldrums vs. high-flying Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are enjoying a successful road trip so far, while the Philadelphia Flyers are not enjoying much of anything these days. The Kraken look to remain perfect on their current trek Tuesday when they visit the winless Flyers.

Simon Edvinsson News / Sound of Hockey / October 12

Should the Seattle Kraken trade for Simon Edvinsson?

On Friday night, the Seattle Kraken traveled to play the Detroit Red Wings in what turned out to be an eventful game. A second-period offensive explosion saw the Kraken come away with a 6-2 win.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 11

Three Takeaways – Kraken recover for big-time 5-3 win at Capitals

The Seattle Kraken have had decent results so far this season, but their three previous wins came against the very bad Calgary Flames, the even worse Calgary Flames again, and the floundering Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

Kraken continue explosive offensive start; outlast Capitals

Jared McCann scored the tiebreaking goal at 14:33 of the third period and the Seattle Kraken overcame the first goal of the season by Washington's Alex Ovechkin to beat the host Capitals 5-3 Sunday.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 11

Projecting contract extensions for Jared McCann and Vince Dunn

Based on published reports and our understanding, the team engaged in at least exploratory conversations with pending unrestricted free agents Jared McCann and Vince Dunn over the summer.

Jacob Melanson News / Kraken Chronicle / October 11

Jacob Melanson's injury was more serious than we initially thought

On Oct. 1, the Seattle Kraken played their season opener against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The game went in Seattle's favor with a 6-1 victory.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jacob Melanson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson Out For Extended Period

Already on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson will be out much longer than expected. Earlier today, the Kraken revealed that Melanson has been diagnosed with an anterior mediastinum hematoma with a vascular pseudoaneurysm.

Jacob Melanson News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely following vascular aneurysm

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday that forward Jacob Melanson is out indefinitely as a result of an unusual injury he sustained during the club’s season opener against the Calgary Flames on Oct.

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NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 10

3 takeaways from Kraken's 6-3 win over Red Wings

On Friday, Oct. 9, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena for their first matchup in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season.

Berkly Catton News / Sound of Hockey / October 10

Three Takeaways – Catton and fourth line rescue Kraken from slow start against Red Wings

After Seattle’s 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday, I was ridiculed by Vegas fans for my Walk and Talk, in which I stated that (A.) I thought the gameplay was a bit more even than a 6-2 score would indicate and (B.) Ben Meyers’ hit that injured Victor Olofsson was not malicious.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / October 9

Frederick Gaudreau scores twice as Kraken separate from Red Wings

Frederick Gaudreau scored two of Seattle's four straight second-period goals as the Kraken pulled away to a 6-3 victory over the host Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 9

Kraken prospect Report: youth off to a strong start

The 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season is now underway, and so is the American Hockey League (AHL). The AHL is the NHL farm team, and often times, players in the AHL get called up to play at the NHL level in the event of an NHL player sustaining an injury or in the event they need to step away from the team momentarily.

Ryan Lindgren News / Kraken Chronicle / October 9

What Ryan Lindgren's injury means for the Kraken

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena. Defenseman Ryan Lindgren only spent 3:57 on the ice, exiting the game in the first period and not returning to the bench.

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / October 8

AHL: Coachella Valley Firebirds Trio Off to a Hot Start

The Coachella Valley Firebirds opened the season with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Ontario Reign on Friday night. They bounced back Saturday with a 6-2 win.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

Some tough news for one of the tougher blueliners in the NHL.

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Kraken Activate Mackie Samoskevich, Place Jacob Melanson On IR

The Kraken are set to welcome back one of their key acquisitions this summer. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated winger Mackie Samoskevich off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, winger Jacob Melanson has been placed on IR.

Semyon Vyazovoi News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi Is Goalie of the Month in the KHL

Seattle Kraken’s goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi had a great start to the 2026-27 campaign in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as he was awarded Goalie of the Month honors on Wednesday, the league announced.

Vince Dunn News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Vince Dunn

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start, winning their home opener for the first time in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Kraken Bring Speed & Intensity Early in Training Camp

The Seattle Kraken wasted little time setting the tone for training camp. From the opening stretches of the first day, the intensity was evident. Players competed hard throughout the session, creating plays whenever opportunities presented themselves and pushing the pace across the ice.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Seattle Kraken Season Preview

The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026–27 season with a largely unchanged roster after a quiet offseason that saw them add one key forward, re-sign a late-season acquisition, and say goodbye to several veteran depth pieces.