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Kraken activate franchise-leading scorer Jared McCann

McCann returns after being away from the team for over a month. The 11-year veteran has been recovering from a lower-body injury suffered in the Kraken’s Oct. 18 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Kraken activate Jared McCann from injured reserve

The Seattle Kraken are getting reinforcements back from injured reserve, as the team has activated forward Jared McCann in advance of Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Stars at Climate Pledge Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 26

Kraken intent on generating more shots vs. rising Stars

A team can't score if it doesn't get the puck into the net. Sounds simple, right? But it's something first-year coach Lane Lambert still is trying to get across to the Seattle Kraken.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 26

Kraken Notebook – Daccord dialed in, seeking scoring solutions, McCann return imminent

The Seattle Kraken practiced at Kraken Community Iceplex on Tuesday for the first time since embarking on a four-game road trip in which they went 2-1-1, but fumbled a golden opportunity to sweep a back-to-back, losing 1-0 in a shootout to the Islanders to close out the trip on Sunday.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 24

Monday Musings: Points are points

The Seattle Kraken didn’t always look like the better team this past week, but the standings don’t care about style points. They care about results, and the Kraken keep finding ways to collect them.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

2 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 1-0 Shootout Loss to the Islanders

On Sunday, Nov. 23, the Seattle Kraken traveled to Long Island to take on the New York Islanders. This game was the second half of a back-to-back for both teams, so both were likely tired.

Joel Daccord News / Sound of Hockey / November 23

Three Takeaways – Daccord earns shutout, yet Kraken lose 1-0 to Islanders in shootout

You don’t see that every day. Kraken goalie Joey Daccord earned a 34-save shutout against the Islanders… and LOST 1-0 in a shootout. Still, the Kraken

Lane Lambert News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Lane Lambert speaks on end of Islanders run ahead of return with Kraken

Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert is facing a familiar foe. The Kraken’s head coach will lead his new team against his former team, the New York Islanders, on Sunday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 OT Win Over the Penguins

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Seattle Kraken traveled to Pennsylvania to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game was scoreless in the first period, but the Kraken opened the scoring in the second.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / November 22

Three Takeaways – Montour’s OT winner caps another Kraken comeback, 3-2 against Penguins

The Kardiac Kraken™️ (that’s what I’m calling them now) did it again! After rallying back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday, Seattle again faced an uphill climb Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jaden Schwartz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 22

Kraken looking to add impact winger, re-sign Jaden Schwartz

The Seattle Kraken are searching for a balance between bolstering the lineup and not breaking the budget as the season goes on. Adding a top-six winger will be a top priority, but Seattle is taking a cautious approach with seven players headed for free agency, per David Pangotta of The Fourth Period on the latest episode of DFO Rundown.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Montour’s Overtime Goal Gives Kraken 3-2 Win Over the Penguins

The Seattle Kraken travelled to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins for a Saturday night matchup (Nov. 22). In a tightly contested, back-and-forth game, the Kraken won their second straight game, beating the Penguins 3-2 in overtime.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 22

10 for 10: Seattle Kraken games 11–20

We’ve hit another 10-game checkpoint in the season, which means it’s time for the next installment of 10 for 10: a quick look at 10 stats from the last 10 games that help show how the Kraken are trending.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 Win Over the Blackhawks

On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Seattle Kraken traveled to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. After a scoreless first period, the Blackhawks scored twice in the second period to take a commanding lead.

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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / November 21

Three Takeaways – Kraken rally back from 2-0 deficit, beat Blackhawks 3-2

That was a big-time win by the Seattle Kraken, clawing back from a 2-0 deficit in the third period to steal a 3-2 result from the Blackhawks in the Windy City on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Kraken’s Three-Goal Period Leads To 3-2 Win Over Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Seattle Kraken faced off at the United Center in their second meeting of the season. Their first meeting was only 17 days prior, where the Krakend came out with a 3-1 win in Seattle.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Kraken's 3-goal third period rally sinks Blackhawks

Jaden Schwartz scored the go-ahead goal on a third-period power play and Brandon Montour tallied two assists to boost the visiting Seattle Kraken to a 3-2 comeback victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Oscar Fisker Molgaard News / The Hockey Writers / November 19

Kraken Recall Forward Oscar Fisker Molgaard From Coachella Valley

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Seattle Kraken announced a roster transaction. They have recalled forward Oscar Fisker Molgaard from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Nate Danielson News / Field Level Media / November 18

Nate Danielson's first NHL goal helps Red Wings down Kraken

Nate Danielson scored his first NHL goal and added an assist and Dylan Larkin reached the 600-point mark as the host Detroit Red Wings defeated the Seattle Kraken, 4-2, on Tuesday.

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Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / November 18

Kraken Emerging as Top Team in Pacific Division

The Seattle Kraken are emerging as a threat in the Pacific Division. The team is off to a strong start, with a 9-4-5 record in their first 18 games and currently hold a playoff position in the Western Conference.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Kraken’s start doesn’t look to be sustainable with lack of star power

One of the top teams in the Western Conference thus far is one that many didn’t expect a whole lot from this season. Yet, some think the Seattle Kraken’s strong start won’t last very long.

Joel Daccord News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18

Kraken activate Joey Daccord from IR

The Seattle Kraken announced that they’ve activated netminder Joey Daccord from their injured reserve. Additionally, the Kraken shared that goaltender Matt Murray would miss the next six weeks due to a lower-body injury, though they didn’t indicate if they had placed him on the IR.

Seattle Kraken News / Total Apex Sports / November 2

Seattle Kraken Debut Glow-in-the-Dark Alternate Jerseys And They’re Awesome

Look, I’ve seen a lot of NHL alternate jerseys over the years. Most of them? Forgettable at best, regrettable at worst. But the Seattle Kraken just debuted something that was beautiful.

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.