The Seattle Kraken emerged victorious in Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche with a 3-2 win in overtime, thanks to Jordan Eberle’s power-play goal (USA Today). The Kraken’s win helped them tie the series with the Avalanche (Gaming Today).
Before the start of the season, the Kraken spent three days in the mountains to bond post-pandemic, which players credit as contributing to their unexpectedly successful season (The Columbian). Morgan Geekie, a Kraken player, recently became a new father and returned to the ice hoping for “dad strength” in his first game back (The Seattle Times).
The Kraken also made headlines for their long-term success potential. Despite being a new team in the league, the team demonstrated promising signs of success, along with the New Jersey Devils, which both entered the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs with high levels of competency (The Hockey News).
To stay up-to-date on the latest Kraken news, fans and analysts can check out Daily Faceoff’s NHL line combinations, which provide comprehensive coverage of all NHL team lineups, including those of the Kraken (Daily Faceoff). Additionally, those interested in watching Kraken games can stream them live via TV channel or online, such as the recent Game 4 against the Avalanche (Sports Illustrated).
Overall, the Kraken have become a major contender in the NHL, displaying both short-term success on the ice and long-term potential as a new team in the league.