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The Seattle Kraken have been one of the surprises of this young NHL season, as they’ve gone 6-3-1 and posted a positive goal differential to lay an early claim to a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the third-place team in the Pacific Division.

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2 storylines to follow as Kraken host Mammoth

The Seattle Kraken are getting ready to host the Utah Mammoth for their first matchup of the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. This game marks the second of a four-game homestand for the Kraken.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Kraken, Mammoth enter matchup riding hot streaks

If the Seattle Kraken have shown anything thus far this season, it's that they're surprisingly resilient. Even after blowing a three-goal lead in the third

Julius Miettinen News / Sound of Hockey / October 21

Reliving the Everett Silvertips Memorial Cup Run With Julius Miettinen

A month ago, the Everett Silvertips raised their championship banners to the rafters at Angel of the Winds Arena ahead of the season opener against Portland.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Sound of Hockey / October 21

Three Takeaways – Kraken recover after blowing 3-0 lead, beat Red Wings in shootout

The Seattle Kraken’s 4-3 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena came dangerously close to being the kind of loss that severely damages a team’s psyche.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Kraken squander 3-goal edge, emerge with shootout win over Red Wings

Frederick Gaudreau and Bobby McMann scored in a shootout for the Seattle Kraken, who let a three-goal third-period lead lapse but pulled out a 4-3 victory over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alex DeBrincat steals point for Red Wings with milestone goal

Locked in with Detroit thanks to the new seven-year, $91 million contract extension he signed earlier in October, DeBrincat will now try to reach more milestones as a Red Wing for years to come.

ESPN analyst claims to have big news on Dylan Larkin trade

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Mackie Samoskevich News / Kraken Chronicle / October 20

Samoskevich primed for a breakout season with Kraken

Every time a new National Hockey League (NHL) season starts or just begins, several notable websites put out lists of players to keep an eye on. ESPN put out a list after the start of the season with players who have the potential to have a breakout season.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 19

Kraken Road Dispatches – Fourth line cooking, Meyers addresses hit on Olofsson

Hello from the friendly skies for another edition of “Kraken Road Dispatches,” as I reflect on my second Kraken road trip of the season. After following

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 19

Monday Musings – A good Kraken road trip

Despite the stinker of a game on Sunday night, the Kraken’s road trip can be considered nothing less than a success. The Kraken managed seven out of 10 possible points and showed some significant compete in all but the last game against the Florida Panthers.

Brandon Montour News / Kraken Chronicle / October 18

Montour's injury less severe, which is good news for the Kraken

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Seattle Kraken played against the Tampa Bay Lightning for the fourth game of their five game East Coast road trip. Seattle unfortunately fell to the Lightning, losing 4-3 in overtime.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 17

Panthers make NHL history with third consecutive natural hat trick

Hats off to the Florida Panthers. Literally. After Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick (three consecutive goals scored by one player) in each of their past two games, the hat trick parade continued on Saturday in their 8-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.

Brady Tkachuk becomes first player with consecutive natural hat tricks since 1986

Tkachuk is getting comfortable in Florida with second straight hat trick

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history

Connor Hellebuyck drama with Jets is about to get ugly

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 17

Kraken recall rookie defenseman ahead of last game on East Coast road trip

The Seattle Kraken's defense has already taken a hit early in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, and it looks like they've just taken another one. Against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Brandon Montour exited the game early with a lower-body injury.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 16

Kraken prospects hitting rougher waters

The Seattle Kraken are starting off their 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season on the right foot. Their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate started off strong but has since taken a slight tumble.

Ty Nelson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Seattle Kraken Recall Ty Nelson

The Seattle Kraken have recalled defensive reinforcements after Brandon Montour suffered a lower-body injury last night. According to a team announcement, the Kraken recalled defenseman Ty Nelson from the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds.

NHL News / Kraken Chronicle / October 16

3 takeaways from Kraken's 4-3 OT loss to Lightning

The Seattle Kraken played the fourth game of their five-game East Game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game started out in the Kraken's favor, with them kicking off the scoring just five minutes into the game.

Seattle Kraken News / Kraken Chronicle / October 15

2 storylines to watch as Kraken take on Lightning

The Seattle Kraken have come out swinging to start the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. They are currently on a five-game road trip and about to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning for their second-to-last game before heading back to Climate Pledge Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Kraken ride perfect East Coast road trip into matchup with Lightning

The Seattle Kraken are over halfway through a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a perfect record intact. Off to a fine start with 10 points in seven games and sitting in third place in the Pacific Division, the Kraken play at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in the fourth game of their road trip.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Kraken’s offense firing on all cylinders early on

The Seattle Kraken have found success early in the 2026-27 campaign, with a 4-2-0 record that includes a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

Jacob Melanson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson Out For Extended Period

Already on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson will be out much longer than expected. Earlier today, the Kraken revealed that Melanson has been diagnosed with an anterior mediastinum hematoma with a vascular pseudoaneurysm.

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / October 8

AHL: Coachella Valley Firebirds Trio Off to a Hot Start

The Coachella Valley Firebirds opened the season with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Ontario Reign on Friday night. They bounced back Saturday with a 6-2 win.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

Some tough news for one of the tougher blueliners in the NHL.

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

Semyon Vyazovoi News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi Is Goalie of the Month in the KHL

Seattle Kraken’s goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi had a great start to the 2026-27 campaign in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as he was awarded Goalie of the Month honors on Wednesday, the league announced.

Vince Dunn News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Vince Dunn

Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start, winning their home opener for the first time in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Kraken Bring Speed & Intensity Early in Training Camp

The Seattle Kraken wasted little time setting the tone for training camp. From the opening stretches of the first day, the intensity was evident. Players competed hard throughout the session, creating plays whenever opportunities presented themselves and pushing the pace across the ice.