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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.

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Three Takeaways – California dreaming for the Seattle Kraken

The Kraken closed out their four‑game road trip through Calgary and California with the kind of gritty, resilient win that was a staple of this team in the early stages of the season, edging the Kings 3–2 to complete the first three-game Golden State sweep in franchise history.

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.

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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).

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-1 Win Over the Ducks

On Wednesday, Dec. 22, the Seattle Kraken played against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. With a lowly ranked team taking on the sixth team in the league, Ducks fans might have been expecting a blowout win as they packed the stands.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Kraken, Kings eager to overcome stretch of adversity

For all the Seattle Kraken have gone through in the past month, they still have a chance to reach the holiday break with a record better than the NHL's version of .500.

Ryan Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Kraken’s Ryan Lindgren vocal on brutal Brandon Montour injury

The Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday, picking up their second consecutive win. After a great start to the year, Seattle hit a 1-9-1 skid before picking up two regulation wins this week.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / December 23

Three Takeaways – Eberle scores twice, Kraken win 3-1 over Ducks, Vince Dunn injured

The Seattle Kraken continued reconstructing some positive feelings in their locker room Monday with a 3-1 win over the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks, frustrating them into submission with stellar goaltending and opportunistic scoring.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

NHL roundup: Kraken stun Ducks with two goals in 3rd

Jordan Eberle tallied twice in the third period as the Seattle Kraken stunned the host Anaheim Ducks 3-1 Monday night. Frederick Gaudreau also scored for Seattle, which won consecutive games for the first time in a month, and Kaapo Kakko had two assists.

Jordan Eberle News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Eberle Nets 2 Goals as Kraken Beat Ducks 3-1

On Monday, Dec. 22, the Anaheim Ducks hosted the Seattle Kraken. This game marked the second meeting between these two teams. The first was the Kraken’s home opener, where they won 3-1.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / December 22

Monday Musings: A pulse amid the plunge?

The Seattle Kraken, at least momentarily, ended their skid Saturday night with a gutsy 4–2 win over the San Jose Sharks. It’s been a grueling four‑week stretch, 10 losses in 11 games, and while the Kraken haven’t played outright poor hockey, their issues run deeper than bad luck.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Kraken’s Brandon Montour Out 4 Weeks With Hand Injury

On Monday, Dec. 22, the Seattle Kraken announced defenseman Brandon Montour was placed on injured reserve (IR). He was listed as day-to-day recently, but

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Seattle’s Brandon Montour Out Week-To-Week

The Seattle Kraken announced today that defenseman Brandon Montour will miss approximately four weeks after undergoing successful hand surgery. Montour left the Kraken’s game last Tuesday with what was at the time an undisclosed injury, and didn’t dress for either of the team’s next two games.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 12

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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.

Mason Marchment 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.

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Lane Lambert News / Yardbarker / December 18

Kraken's problems are bigger than the odd news conference

Kraken's problems are far more concerning than the bizarre news conference

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Kraken Place Jared McCann On IR, Recall Jacob Melanson

The Seattle Kraken have once again placed their top forward on the shelf. Center Jared McCann has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that is expected to hold him out for three weeks.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Seattle Kraken Searching for Offensive Boost as Trade Market Heats Up

The Seattle Kraken continue to explore the trade market for an offensive addition, and general manager Jason Botterill has remained active in trying to upgrade the club’s top six.