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Three Takeaways – Kraken earn another point but struggle to generate offense in OT loss to Rangers

The Seattle Kraken lost to the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime on Saturday, their second straight overtime loss. The game had a different flow from Tuesday’s

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.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 1

10 for 10: 10 data points in the Kraken’s first 10 games

Introducing a new recurring feature here at Sound of Hockey called 10 for 10. Every 10 games, we’ll take a step back and look at 10 different stats that tell the story of where the Seattle Kraken are trending.

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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.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

5 Takeaways From the Kraken’s First 10 Games of 2025-26 Season

The Seattle Kraken are off to a great start for the 2025-26 season, their best in their five seasons in the league. Their current record sits at 5-2-3, and they are just under the Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 31

Down on the Farm – College hockey seasons under way for Kraken prospects

“Down on the Farm” is your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week we’ll set the table for the Seattle Kraken prospects playing NCAA hockey this season, update on injuries and standout performances, and pass along other notes from around the Kraken system.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 30

Strive for 95 (points) – November update for the Kraken and their playoff chances

All aboard the Lane Train! Head coach Lane Lambert has navigated the Seattle Kraken to their best start in franchise history, going 5-2-3 for 13 points in 10 games, and sitting second in the Pacific Division.

John Hayden News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Kraken reassign John Hayden

The Kraken have reassigned forward John Hayden to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, according to a team announcement on Wednesday. They now have an open roster spot, which could be filled by one of their four injured reserve-bound players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-3 OT Loss to the Canadiens

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Montreal Canadiens. The Kraken just played the Canadiens two weeks prior in their home opener on Oct.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 29

Three Takeaways – Montour leads Kraken rally back from 3-0, but Canadiens win in OT

If you missed Tuesday’s game between the Seattle Kraken and Montreal Canadiens and plan to go back and watch, I might recommend skipping ahead a bit. In

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 27

Kraken Notebook: Limiting odd-man rushes, Kakko and McCann injury updates

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.

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.

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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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 / 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss game Sunday against Oilers

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.

Vince Dunn News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Kraken’s Vince Dunn out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert stated that defenseman Vince Dunn is considered day-to-day. Lambert didn’t confirm what is ailing the veteran blueliner.