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Kraken Snap Jets’ 5-Game Winning Streak in 3-0 Shutout Victory

The Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets entered Thursday’s matchup trending in opposite directions — Seattle trying to snap a two-game skid, and Winnipeg riding the high of a five-game win streak.

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Three Takeaways – Kraken finish road trip strong with 3-0 statement win over Jets

“Well, what a disappointment that road trip ended up being.” …Is what we would have written if the Kraken had come up short against the high-flying Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Loss to the Capitals

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Seattle Kraken played against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Capitals took a commanding lead, leaving the Kraken with a three-goal deficit by the end of the second period.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Jani Nyman News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Seattle Kraken’s Jani Nyman’s Finnish Foundation & His NHL Blueprint

Jani Nyman’s game, like most Finnish players, was shaped in a unique way. For most players, they seemingly just appear, their performance and consistency driving more and more people to follow them.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 22

Three Takeaways – Injury-riddled Kraken team comes up short against Capitals

The Kraken won’t make any excuses for losing on back-to-back nights—Monday in Philadelphia and Tuesday in Washington, D.C.—but if there were ever a time to make them, this might be it.

Berkly Catton News / Field Level Media / October 21

Kraken's Berkly Catton, after fast start in debut, takes crack at Caps

It didn't take Berkly Catton long to make an impact in his NHL debut. Seattle's first-round draft pick in 2024 got the secondary assist on Jordan Eberle's goal at 7:16 of the first period Monday, but the Kraken took their first regulation defeat of the season, 5-2 to the host Philadelphia Flyers.

Berkly Catton News / Breakaway on SI / October 20

Berkly Catton Makes History, NHL Debut in Kraken Loss

The Seattle Kraken may have finally just suffered their first regulation loss of the regular season at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers, but Kraken prospect Berkly Catton still got to see an exciting league debut.

Berkly Catton News / Breakaway on SI / October 20

Top Prospect Making NHL Debut With Kraken

Budding young forward Berkly Catton is slated to take the ever-coveted rookie lap and make his NHL debut for the Seattle Kraken. Catton was Seattle's 2024 first round pick (No 8 overall) and will be making his regular season debut following seeing play this preseason.

Berkly Catton News / Sound of Hockey / October 20

Monday Musings: The train keeps rolling despite injuries, Catton making NHL debut

Don’t look now, but the Seattle Kraken have a five-game point streak to start the season and just grabbed four of six possible points on their swing through eastern Canada.

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 / Field Level Media / October 19

Will Kraken make it 5 straight overtimes against Flyers?

The Seattle Kraken are certainly getting used to overtime games. With each of their last four games going to extra time, the Kraken would love to post a 60-minute victory Monday when they continue their road trip against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ville Ottavainen News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Kraken Recall Defenseman Ville Ottavainen From Coachella Valley

On Sunday, Oct. 19, the Seattle Kraken announced they have recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. This transaction is likely due to the announcement they made yesterday: Brandon Montour is taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter.

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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 / Field Level Media / October 18

Kraken win in OT, extend season-opening point streak

Defenseman Josh Mahura scored at 3:06 of overtime Saturday night and the visiting Seattle Kraken defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Mahura scored on an 11-foot wrist shot in the Kraken's fourth straight overtime game (one went to a shootout).

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18