The Seattle Kraken have continued to make waves in the 2023 NHL playoffs, knocking out the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche, in a tense game 7 (USA Today). Winning 2-1, the Kraken proved that they are a formidable force and have secured their first playoff series win (USA Today).
Seattle’s upset of the Avalanche, which shocked many analysts, has set the stage for a Western Conference semifinals showdown against the Dallas Stars (The Athletic and Gaming Today). The Kraken will face off against the Stars in Game 1 tonight (Gaming Today). The Stars will have to be on their guard, as the Kraken have shown their ability to take down top-ranked teams like the Avalanche (The Hockey News).
Both the Kraken and the Stars have strong defensive depth, with top blueliners expected to play a significant role in deciding the fate of the series (The Athletic). However, the Kraken will face an unknown factor as Dallas Stars player Joe Pavelski might not be available for the upcoming game, given that he is still recovering from an injury (Sportskeeda). Pavelski has been seen on the ice with the second line recently (The Columbian).
Betting odds for the Kraken vs. Stars Game 1 are available, with player prop bet odds available for Dallas Stars’ Jason Robertson and others (Alaska’s News Source).
With a new Stanley Cup champion to be crowned in 2023 and the Kraken quickly turning their focus to the Stars after their Game 7 win (The Columbian), fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Western Conference semifinals matchup.
