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The good, the bad, and the ugly: notes from the Seattle Kraken home loss to the Montreal Canadiens March 24th, 2024
Accountability and change will need to come for the Seattle Kraken following their 5-1 home loss to the Montreal Canadiens, as their losing streak pushed to eight-games and many are questioning the teams effort and ability as their third season in franchise history is coming to a close.
Monstrosity of an effort against Montreal: Kraken losing streak pushes to eight with ugly loss to Canadiens
The Seattle Kraken, nearing the end of their third season in franchise history, have hit another low point as they won't make the playoffs this year and they're currently on an eight-game losing streak. The most recent defeat comes at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, a 5-1 result that Seattle was never truly in.
Shakin’ hands: Jordan Eberle signs two-year extension with Seattle Kraken hours ahead of NHL trade deadline
Just hours ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, amid conflicting reports about his future, Seattle Kraken forward and alternate captain Jordan Eberle signed a two-year extension that will likely see his playing career finish in the Pacific Northwest. The Kraken keep a producing winger and valuable veteran leader in their locker room for what should be Eberle’s final years.
In a battle of Pacific Northwest rivals, Kraken take down NHL’s best in 5-2 win over Canucks
In a big Pacific division showdown, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Northwest rivalry game that results in a massive two points for the Kraken as they look to push themselves further towards a wild card spot.
Kraken get back on track with 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks, as team looks to start getting healthier
The Seattle Kraken snapped their four-game losing streak, as Vince Dunn returned to the lineup and the team put up six goals on the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Goaltender Joey Daccord, making his 17th start in the past 19 games, remained rock solid while Tomas Tatar led the way with two goals in the victory.
Stumbling Kraken can’t capitalize on opportunities against Maple Leafs as losing streak pushes to four
An injured and reeling Seattle Kraken suffered their fourth straight loss, ultimately failing to take advantage of the opportunities that a Toronto Maple Leafs team playing in the second game of a back-to-back gave them. Jordan Eberle scored the lone goal, Joey Daccord was strong in net, but Seattle's play wasn't sharp enough to edge one of the NHL's best teams.
The Mayor overcomes the Senators: Kraken keep win streak rolling with strong showing over Ottawa
The Seattle Kraken were able to keep the positive momentum moving forward following their big win in the 2024 Winter Classic with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, as Seattle scored the first three goals of the night while Joey Daccord was rock solid in net once again, pushing the point streak to ten games and the winning streak to six games.
Seattle Kraken even the season series with Los Angeles Kings behind Joey Daccord’s 42 save night
Behind a strong night in net by Joey Daccord and goals from Brandon Tanev and Jordan Eberle, the Seattle Kraken evened up the season series against the Los Angeles Kings with a tight 2-1 victory on the road.
Sinking fast: Kraken drop their eighth-straight with shutout loss to Wild
The Kraken saw their losing streak push to eight-games, as a strong effort and some golden opportunities on the power play ultimately didn't translate into results as Seattle was shutout in their home barn by a very beatable Wild team.
Kraken find calm in the storm, but Lightning strikes late as Tampa Bay wins in overtime
The Seattle Kraken were able to comeback from a two-goal deficit and took a lead in the third period, but Tampa Bay ultimately take advantage of Seattle's inability to add to their lead or regain it and the Lightning won in overtime.
Kraken dominate battle of the Sea with 7-1 victory over Sharks
Against a struggling Sharks team on the day before American Thanksgiving, the Kraken handled business and dominated San Jose from the start. That included a four-goal first period, and Seattle nearly shutout the Sharks had it not been for a Mike Hoffman goal in the latter half of the third period.
Kraken continue crunch time woes, as they remain winless at home against the Flames
The Seattle Kraken went to overtime yet again, this time falling in frustrating fashion to the Calgary Flames. Seattle had a strong second period push but couldn't maintain it through the third period and ultimately saw this game get away from them.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Kraken overtime win at the Red Wings, October 24th, 2023
A resilient Seattle Kraken team was able to overcome three third-period goals from the Detroit Red Wings, beating the red hot team from Motown in overtime thanks to Jordan Eberle's game winner. Here are the good, bad, and ugly takeaways from the win.
Jordan Eberle Hot-N-Ready overtime winner puts Kraken over Red Wings to open road trip
The Seattle Kraken opened up their four-game road trip with a victory over the red hot Detroit Red Wings, winning the game in overtime after Detroit scored three power play goals in the third period. It's not a pretty win for Seattle, but it's two points nonetheless.
Last rodeo: Kraken fail to generate enough offense in game seven loss to Stars
In game seven of their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup against the Dallas Stars, the Seattle Kraken failed to generate enough offense and couldn’t beat Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger until too late, wasting an all-time performance by Philipp Grubauer in net. Seattle’s second season ends in heartbreaking fashion, just minutes away from a Western Conference Finals berth.
Stayin Alive: Kraken bring the fight to Stars, force game seven
In a do or die game six back in their home of Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken got out to a hot start and were able to sustain that pressure to secure a victory and force a game seven in their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. Some of the teams veterans ensured that the Kraken season would continue, in addition to a few faces you may not expect.
Kraken obliterate Stars in massive game three victory to take lead in series
In game three of the second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup, the Seattle Kraken blew out the Dallas Stars by a score of 7-2 with five of those goals coming in the second period. Continued strong play by Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer and the Seattle defenseman kept the Stars at bay, while the Kraken skaters tore through Dallas.
Caught star gazing: Undisciplined Kraken drop game two to Stars, sending the series back to Seattle even
In game two of their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup, the Seattle Kraken were unable to keep up with the Dallas Stars pressure, and made things worse when they gave the Stars free power play opportunities with undisciplined play. It’s a frustrating result, but leaving the lone star state with a split series isn’t the worst thing in the world.
Yanni Gourde yanks victory from Stars as Kraken take game one of second round
The Seattle Kraken took game one of their Stanley Cup Playoff second round matchup against the Dallas Stars, fueled by a four-goal first period and an overtime game winner by forward Yanni Gourde. Seattle again collapsed when holding a two-goal lead, but they were able to remain focused and composed to get the winner in overtime.
Kraken let massive opportunity slip away as Avalanche dominate to force game seven
In a critical game six with the opportunity to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Seattle Kraken were blown back by the Colorado Avalanche to force a game seven in the series. With their season on the line and their backs against the wall, the Avalanche took the fight to the Kraken to bring the series back to Colorado.