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Kraken win streak fizzles out in loss to Lightning
In their first game home since New Years Day, the Seattle Kraken saw their eight-game winning streak end at the hands of the mighty Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay was able to take advantage of two errors by the Kraken, while Seattle looked burnt out offensively.
Kraken ring in 2023 with focused, fundamental 4-1 win over Islanders
To begin the year of 2023, the Seattle Kraken were able to play sound, simple hockey for a full 60 minutes to topple the New York Islanders by a score of 4-1.
Kraken end 2022 with crude, nightmarish blowout loss to Oilers
The Seattle Kraken were embarrassed on home ice by division rival, the Edmonton Oilers. Seattle was hit in the mouth early, blowing three defensive assignments in under four minutes that resulted in three goals. The Kraken were never able to recover.
Kraken give the Flames too much air in frustrating 3-2 loss
The Seattle Kraken fell to the Calgary Flames in a tight, grinding divisional matchup. The Kraken drop the first game of a three-contest homestand, before the time begins a rough month of January to begin the year of 2023.
Kraken make Blues face the music in convincing 5-2 win
In the second game of their short homestand, the Seattle Kraken scored a symphony of goals against the St. Louis Blues. Seattle’s three goal second period gave the Kraken a 4-goal lead that they would never look back from.
Kraken sail through rough waves early to ground Jets in 3-2 victory
The Seattle Kraken returned home from their East coast road trip, beating the Winnipeg Jets in a tight contest as Seattle scored three unanswered goals. The Kraken secured the two points thanks to a strong effort by Philipp Grubauer in net and goals from Jordan Eberle, Ryan Donato, and Jared McCann.
The Wright moment comes in a mistake laden game for Kraken, falling 4-2 to Montreal
The Seattle Kraken end their three game homestand in poor fashion, losing 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens. Shane Wright scored his first NHL goal in the first period and put in a good performance, but the rest of his team couldn’t pull their weight in a teeth grinding effort.
Panthers tear into Kraken in 5-1 loss, ending Seattle's win streak
The Seattle Kraken saw their 7-game winning streak end in horrible, brutal fashion in a 5-1 shelling at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The Kraken never were truly able to get their feet set and couldn’t right the ship throughout the game either.
Kraken flip late switch to beat Capitals with Matty Beniers’ overtime winner
It took Matty Beniers seven seconds in overtime to extend the Seattle Kraken win streak to seven. The Kraken withstood an early struggle in the first period and a half, scoring two “greasy” goals in order to head to the overtime period.
Rise Above celebrates Native American and First Nations night at the UW Volleyball Game
Converge Media joined Rise Above to help celebrate Native American and First Nations night at the UW Volleyball game. Reporter Bel Garcia spoke with Lenny Wilkens, Bill Krueger, Michael and Emoni Bush, Jaci McCormack and more as they celebrated the impact of Rise Above on youth sports and the Native American community.
A tidal wave of Kraken goals washes away Sharks in 8-5 win
To end their six game homestand, the Seattle Kraken scored eight goals in a barn burner of a victory over the San Jose Sharks. Seven different skaters found the back of the net for Seattle, as the team continues to display potential pieces of a playoff team.
Hilary Knight highlights Team USA’s win over Canada, as record crowd shows that Seattle is a hockey town
On November 20th, 2022, Team USA and Canada women’s hockey battled in the “Rivalry Series” inside Climate Pledge Arena, furthering the growth of Seattle as a hockey town and inspiring female athletes of all ages. A record crowd showed out to witness the event.
Pressure making diamonds for Kraken, winning second straight overtime thriller
The Seattle Kraken won their second straight overtime game, beating the Los Angeles Kings 3-2. Jordan Eberle slammed the back of the net on a breakaway to win the game, thanks largely in part to great defensive work and patience.
Leadership on the ice, lessons in schools: Yanni Gourde does his part to grow the game of hockey in Seattle
Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde spent his Friday afternoon with John Hay Elementary, playing games, answering questions, and leaving behind some valuable knowledge. It’s all part of the teams commitment to giving back to the kids in our community.
Kraken survive another late blown lead, beating Rangers for first home overtime win
In thrilling, tense, and grinding fashion, the Seattle Kraken defeated the New York Rangers in overtime. After another late penalty allowed their opponent to tie things up, the Kraken remained focused, used an improved overtime strategy, and Justin Schultz found the game winner.
Jaci McCormack, Rise Above Founder and CEO, Honored by Seattle Kraken as a “Hero of the Deep”
On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken honored Rise Above founder and CEO Jaci McCormack as their Hero of the Deep. McCormack has worked to uplift Native American youth, providing opportunities for advancement and development through sports. Her work has put the organization into a national spotlight. True to her nature, McCormack turned the spotlight to the youth.
Kraken lose composure late in overtime loss to Jets
In the third of their six game homestand, the Seattle Kraken lost another heart breaker, falling in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets. Seattle held the lead until the final three seconds, but a late penalty would be a fatal blow as they would lose in overtime.
Kraken attack stymied in shutout loss to Wild
In game two of their current six game homestand, the Seattle Kraken fell to the Minnesota Wild in a hard hitting, grinding 1-0 affair. The Seattle power play continued it’s struggles, but there were silver livings to the loss.
Kraken pounce on Predators early, extending win streak to five with 5-1 win
The Seattle Kraken extended their win streak to five, as they opened a six game homestand with a thrashing 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Andre Burakovsky tallied three points, while Jordan Eberle netted two goals. The Kraken put on a beautiful performance on national television
Kraken grind out thrilling win against Penguins behind stellar defensive effort
To end their homestand, the Seattle Kraken grinded out a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to a solid defensive performance.