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3 Takeaways From Kraken’s 4-2 Loss to Ducks

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Seattle Kraken faced the Anaheim Ducks for their final matchup of the season. Heading into the game, the Kraken had a lead in the season series after beating Anaheim in their first two games of the season.

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Three Takeaways – Kraken lose 4-2 to Ducks in game with massive playoff implications

That was not the outcome Seattle Kraken fans were looking for in what was ostensibly a critical pre-Olympic game against the division rival Anaheim Ducks.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Seattle Kraken’s 3 Stars of January

The toughest month of the season is now over for the Seattle Kraken. The team played 17 games in 31 days in January, including their third East Coast road trip of the campaign.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 3

Western Ways: Kraken vs. Ducks Preview for Feb. 3

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Seattle Kraken close out Tuesday’s busy NHL slate at the Honda Center, aiming to extend a hot stretch against the Anaheim Ducks on national television in a late-night Pacific Division tilt.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2

Streaking Kraken, Ducks face off in key divisional tilt

Just think where Jared McCann and the Seattle Kraken might be if the forward had been healthy all season. McCann, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, missed 24 of Seattle's first 35 games this season because of injuries.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Jared McCann News / Sound of Hockey / February 2

Monday Musings: McCann-do

The Kraken just played their best four games of the season. They’re sitting third in the Pacific Division and only three points back of the division‑leading Vegas Golden Knights.

Shane Wright News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Early Shane Wright destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Seattle Kraken are making a playoff push in their first year under head coach Lane Lambert. But there are still trade rumors around one of their young pieces.

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / February 1

Three Takeaways – Kraken hold on for huge 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Never a doubt! Not to sound hyperbolic, but of the 26 wins the Seattle Kraken have now racked up this season, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in their building on Saturday may have been the biggest one yet.

Berkly Catton News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Kraken’s Berkly Catton to Miss Remaining Games Leading to Olympic Break

On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Seattle Kraken announced rookie forward Berkly Catton will miss the next three games heading into the Olympic break. Catton was injured during the Kraken’s last home game on Thursday, Jan.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 30

Down on the Farm – Kraken prospect trade value tiers

Welcome to “Down on the Farm,” your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week, we’re ranking which Seattle Kraken prospects may have the most value in a deadline (or offseason) trade for an NHL upgrade.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Kraken rumors: How Shane Wright fits into Seattle’s chase for Artemi Panarin

The Seattle Kraken are pushing for only the second playoff berth in franchise history. They are among many teams fighting for the final Wild Card spot out West, and Seattle could make a big splash at the NHL trade deadline to gain an advantage.

Shane Wright News / Sound of Hockey / January 30

Three Takeaways – Shane Wright scores two, Kraken roll to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

…And just like that, the Seattle Kraken have vaulted into third place in the Pacific Division. It’s wild to think that coming into Thursday’s game, the Kraken (24-19-9) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9) had nearly identical records and the same number of standings points.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / January 30

Shane Wright's 2-goal effort steers Kraken past Maple Leafs

Shane Wright scored twice as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 Thursday night. Brandon Montour and Jared McCann had a goal and an assist apiece and Matty Beniers also tallied for the Kraken, who won their third game in a row and wrapped up a 4-2-0 homestand.

Berkly Catton News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Kraken’s Berkly Catton exits game against Maple Leafs

Seattle Kraken forward Berkly Catton exited Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and did not return after colliding hard with Oliver Ekman-Larsson midway through the first period.

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Jared McCann News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Kraken offer free hats to season-ticket holders who tossed them before Jared McCann hat trick overturned

The hat trick is a timeless tradition in hockey, as is fans tossing hats on to the ice to celebrate the hat trick.

Ranking the rebuilds: Habs, Hawks on track; Devils, Kraken stumble

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Flames Should Avoid Trading for Kraken’s Shane Wright

The Calgary Flames are continuing to work through their retooling stage, but could still use some improvements in a number of areas. They need far more scoring overall, particularly up front, but most would agree that their biggest need at this time is a top-end centreman.

Jared McCann News / Field Level Media / January 29

Hat-rich Jared McCann, Kraken figure to challenge Maple Leafs

Jared McCann is a man of many hats. After the unlikely events of Tuesday night, he might want to consider opening a haberdashery. The Seattle Kraken forward received hundreds of pieces of headwear from a hat trick that wasn't in a 5-1 victory against the Washington Capitals.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Kraken rumors: Shane Wright looking for scenery change amid trade buzz

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright has had a very up-and-down career in the NHL. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and was the consensus best player in that draft process up until the event itself.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 28

Kraken Notebook – Melanson under Duhaime’s skin, Lindgren on facing his brother’s team

After a big 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the Seattle Kraken had a light day Wednesday, with only Cale Fleury, Josh Mahura, Tye Kartye, Joey Daccord, and Matt Murray taking part in a very optional practice.

Jared McCann News / Sound of Hockey / January 28

Three Takeaways – Jared McCann has four-point night, Kraken beat Capitals 5-1

What a night for the Seattle Kraken’s first line, which produced nearly all the offense in a 5-1 drubbing of a reeling Washington Capitals team. Seattle got off on a better foot than it has in recent games, going through the first period tied 0-0, then rode Jared McCann’s impressive night to a convincing victory.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Kraken Recall Young Winger Ahead of Ducks Matchup

The Seattle Kraken will reach the midpoint mark of a six-game homestand by taking on the Anaheim Ducks tonight. Anaheim will continue a season-tying five-game away stretch, and enters play against the Kraken with the NHL's longest active win streak of five games.