Seattle Kraken Shocks Defending Stanley Cup Champions: Advances to Second Round of Playoffs
In a thrilling Game 7 victory, the Seattle Kraken defeated the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche, advancing to the second round of the playoffs (The Athletic). The 2-1 triumph at Sunday’s game marked a historical moment as the Kraken earned their first playoff series win, ensuring that there will be a new Stanley Cup champion in 2023 (USA Today).
Despite being in only their second year of existence, the Kraken managed to make NHL history with this surprising victory over the Avalanche (Sports Illustrated). This hard-fought win has created a strong momentum for the Kraken, as they now face the Dallas Stars in the second round of playoffs, with both teams looking to advance to the Western Conference Final (WinnersandWhiners.com).
The upcoming series between the Kraken and the Stars is expected to be an intense and closely matched battle (Daily Faceoff). The Kraken have demonstrated their grit and determination throughout the playoffs so far, and as a first-time playoff team, they have nothing to lose (Daily Faceoff). On the other hand, the Stars are focused on maintaining their winning streak and moving closer to clinching the title (Pro Hockey Rumors).
As the Kraken enter this new round of playoffs, they will confront a new time zone and a new set of challenges against the Stars (The Seattle Times). However, their phenomenal performance against the Avalanche has solidified their reputation as a formidable team to be reckoned with in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs (KOMO News).
NHL on TNT’s Kenny Albert has offered extensive analysis on the Kraken’s performance so far, highlighting their remarkable execution in defeating the Avalanche, and also previewing the upcoming series against the Stars (Seattle Sports). The excitement surrounding the Kraken’s unexpectedly successful playoff run continues to build, and fans eagerly await the start of their second-round battle against the Dallas Stars.
