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Berkly Catton News / Sound of Hockey / December 31
Kraken Notebook – Penalty kill improvement, Catton’s number change, and much more 
As the Seattle Kraken close out the calendar year, it’s safe to say they’ve turned things around on the penalty kill. Statistically, they’ve gone from
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / December 31
Kraken Roundtable – Year-end check-in on the 2025-26 season
With the calendar year winding down, it felt like the perfect moment for a quick midseason check‑in on the 2025–26 Seattle Kraken. It’s been a wild couple of months with streaks, swings, and surprises, yet the Kraken somehow find themselves hovering right on the edge of the wild‑card race, depending on how you choose to sort the standings.
Jani Nyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Kraken Reassign Jani Nyman
The Kraken announced they’ve reassigned left winger Jani Nyman to AHL Coachella Valley. With no immediate need for a roster spot, it looks to be a performance-based
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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / December 30
Three Takeaways – Kraken lose 3-2 in shootout to Canucks
The Seattle Kraken came up just short on Monday, dropping a 3-2 decision in a shootout to the Vancouver Canucks. Seattle was—without a doubt—the better team in this one, but while the Kraken generated oodles of offensive chances despite playing on tired legs, they only got two pucks behind goalie Kevin Lankinen.
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Philipp Grubauer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Kraken’s Philipp Grubauer vocal about ‘unbelievable’ win over Flyers
The Seattle Kraken couldn’t have scripted a much better return from the holiday break, and goaltender Philipp Grubauer made sure to highlight exactly why Sunday night’s performance mattered.
Eeli Tolvanen News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Tolvanen’s 3 Points Lead Kraken to 4-1 Win Over Flyers
On Sunday, Dec. 28, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Philadelphia Flyers. While the Flyers won the first meeting between the two teams back on Oct. 20, the Kraken evened the season series tonight.
Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / December 28
Philipp Grubauer stands tall to lift Kraken over Flyers
Philipp Grubauer made 31 saves and Eeli Tolvanen had two goals -- both empty-netters -- and an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Sunday night.
Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Kraken’s Jared McCann Activated Off IR
On Sunday, Dec. 28, the Seattle Kraken announced they have activated forward Jared McCann from injured reserve (IR). This comes just hours before the Kraken are slated to host the Philadelphia Flyers. McCann was a full participant in practice on Saturday ahead of this game.
Jared McCann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Kraken Activate Jared McCann
The Kraken will see Jared McCann return to the lineup against the Flyers tonight, teammate Matty Beniers told reporters (including Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times).
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Flyers, Kraken come off holiday break riding high
Judging by their recent performances, the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken both enjoyed their holiday break. The Flyers have won two games in a row, and the Kraken swept their three-game California trip leading into the break.
Jared McCann News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Oilers pitched to go all-on on trade for Kraken star forward
Several names across different positions have recently been linked to the Oilers, with the latest among them now being this Kraken forward.
Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / December 26
Oilers Acquire Jared McCann in Suggested Deadline Blockbuster With Kraken
The Edmonton Oilers are coming out of the holiday break confident, having found themselves competing for the top of the Pacific Division and seemingly in position to ride their way into a playoff spot as the rest of the season moves along.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 25
Assessing The Kraken’s Goaltending Situation
The Kraken entered the break on a strong note with three straight wins, but they’ve only won four of their last 14 games. Thanks to many of their tweener companions in the West struggling, they’re only three points out of a playoff spot with four games in hand on the Mammoth.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / December 25
Dear Santa: Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Wish List
It is finally the Christmas season, and with that comes the time to write out any wishes for the holiday. With the way the Seattle Kraken have played the last month, they will need all of the help they can get.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-2 Win Over the Kings
On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Seattle Kraken played against the Los Angeles Kings for their last game before the Christmas break. The first period remained scoreless, but the Kings took a penalty late in the first frame.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Kraken’s Matty Beniers Records 100th NHL Assist
The Seattle Kraken beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday, Dec. 23 ahead of the Christmas break. On top of that, Matty Beniers recorded his 100th NHL assist in this game.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Kraken Survive Kings’ Push For 3-2 Win
For the second leg of a back-to-back for both teams before the holiday break, the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Seattle Kraken inside Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night.
Berkly Catton News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Kraken’s Berkly Catton Activated Off IR
Ahead of their Tuesday, Dec. 23 game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Seattle Kraken announced they have activated forward Berkly Catton off of injured reserve (IR).
Jordan Eberle News / Field Level Media / December 23
Jordan Eberle's heroics send Kraken past Ducks
Jordan Eberle tallied twice in the third period as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Anaheim Ducks 3-1 Monday night. Freddy Gaudreau also scored for Seattle, which won consecutive games for the first time in a month, and Kaapo Kakko had two assists.
Mason Marchment News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 22
Mason Marchment trade grades for Kraken, Blue Jackets
There have been multiple trades in the NHL so far this month, with various players heading to new cities. But there was also recently a trade between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Seattle Kraken that resulted in only one player switching addresses, and that was forward Mason Marchment.
Berkly Catton News / Daily Faceoff / December 21
Kraken’s Berkly Catton won’t be loaned out for 2026 World Juniors
The Seattle Kraken won’t be loaning forward Berkly Catton to Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Championships, according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli.
Mason Marchment News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
Kraken Trade Mason Marchment to Blue Jackets
As per Elliotte Friedman and a couple of other reputable sources, Mason Marchment is being dealt from Seattle to Columbus. The deal comes in under the wire of the NHL roster freeze on Friday night.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Kraken's Mason Marchment a name to watch on the trade front
While there’s still plenty of hockey to be played, we’re less than three months away from the NHL Trade Deadline, and prognostications on the notable names that might be on trade boards are starting to come to the forefront.
Seattle Kraken News / Yardbarker / December 18
Kraken's problems are far more concerning than the bizarre news conference
Lane Lambert's one-minute news conference has been described as an error by the communications department.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / December 18
The Seattle Kraken are running out of answers in another lost season
There’s no doubt that the Seattle Kraken have fallen far short of replicating the success the Vegas Golden Knights experienced immediately upon entering the National Hockey League.
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