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Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Out Six Weeks with Lower-Body Injury

On Friday, Nov. 28, the Seattle Kraken announced forward Jaden Schwartz will be out for about six weeks with a lower body injury. With the several injuries already plaguing the Kraken, Schwartz has been an important part of the top-six forward group and key on offence.

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Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz out six weeks with lower-body injury

The Seattle Kraken will be without winger Jaden Schwartz for the next six weeks as he recovers from a lower-body injury, the club announced Friday morning.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

2 Things the Kraken Are Thankful for in 2025

This Thanksgiving, we can reflect and be grateful for what we have. The Seattle Kraken have an impressive 11-6-6 record through 23 games this season, but with 59 games to go, they can already be thankful for two things.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Sound of Hockey / November 27

Three Takeaways – McCann returns, Schwartz exits as Kraken lose 3-2 to Stars

While the Seattle Kraken showed once again that they can be competitive in every game—even when the flow of the game is a little faster than others—they also showed that the Dallas Stars still have their number, losing 3-2 at Climate Pledge Arena on Thanksgiving Eve.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

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.

Jared McCann News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

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.

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.

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.

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

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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 / 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