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Kraken Serving Hot Kokko
By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — For a young goaltender, there are debuts—and then there are arrivals. On Saturday night, Nikke Kokko delivered the latter. Thrust into the spotlight for his first NHL start, Kokko turned aside 26 of 27 shots, backstopping the Seattle Kraken to a commanding 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena. But beyond the stat line, it was the manner in which he handled the moment—calm, composed, and confident—that left the stron

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Apr 123 min read


Kraken Playing for Pride
By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports Seattle - The Kraken entered the day with a slim chance of getting into the post season. Although unlikely there was a still a chance that was laid out with not only winning out but needing everyone in front of them to lose out. By the time the puck dropped those chances were washed away. With four games to go including tonight against the Flames, Seattle has to dig deep not only to put on a good show for the home crowd but also to make sure you ke

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Apr 113 min read


Kraken need Mammoth Night
By Bo Crouch 4-2-26 SEATTLE — The margin for error is gone for the Seattle Kraken. With the regular season winding down, the Kraken return to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night needing more than just a strong effort — they need points. Especially on the heels of a tough road trip. Standing in their way are the Utah Mammoth, a team currently holding a Western Conference wild-card position and one that has already had Seattle’s number this season. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m

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Apr 23 min read


Two fading playoff hopes collide in Florida
IMG KING5.COM By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports The Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers meet Tuesday night in Sunrise in a game that carries quiet but significant weight for both teams’ postseason chances. Neither club currently holds a playoff spot, and with the regular season winding down, the margin for error has essentially disappeared. Playoff picture pressure Seattle (31-29-9) enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak, slipping in the Western Conference wild-card race

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Mar 242 min read


Kraken Come Up Short as Predators Prevail in Playoff-Intensity Showcase
IMG New Amsterdam Vodka By Bo Crouch NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The margins are shrinking, the stakes are rising, and Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena delivered a preview of what playoff hockey looks like in March. The Nashville Predators defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–1 in a game defined by patience, structure, and execution—three qualities that separated a desperate contender from a team still searching for consistency down the stretch. A Game Played on Playoff Terms From the op

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Mar 203 min read


Late Surge Dooms Torrent in Road Loss
IMG PWHL By Bo Crouch The Seattle Torrent kept things tight early but couldn’t contain a late push from Montréal, falling 4–1 in a game that slipped away in the second half despite a brief third-period response. Seattle leaned on structure in a scoreless opening frame, matching Montréal’s pace and limiting high-danger chances. Both teams traded possessions, but neither side could find the finishing touch as goaltenders controlled the tempo through 20 minutes. The game opened

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Mar 202 min read


Kraken Face Crucial Test as Playoff Race Tightens Against Lightning
By Bo Crouch SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken return home Tuesday night to face one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive teams in the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they look to steady their season and keep pace in a tightening Western Conference playoff race. Puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena comes at a critical moment for Seattle, which has stumbled in recent outings and is fighting to stay in the wild-card picture. The Kraken enter the matchup with a 31-26-9 record and a slight nega

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Mar 175 min read


Bobby McMann Sparks Energy for the Seattle Kraken
By Bo Crouch SEATTLE — Sometimes the biggest impact on a hockey team doesn’t come from the biggest star, but from the player willing to do the gritty work in the corners, battle along the boards, and inject life into a lineup. For the Seattle Kraken, that role will increasingly be filled by forward Bobby McMann. Since joining Seattle’s lineup, McMann has quickly become a noticeable presence scoring 3 goals in two games, but not necessarily because of scoring totals, but becau

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Mar 162 min read


Avalanche Too Much for Kraken
Image Yahoo Sports Bo Crouch Axess Sports Seattle ran into an early storm Thursday night as the Colorado Avalanche erupted for three first-period goals and seized full control of the game at Climate Pledge Arena. Colorado wasted little time asserting itself, using its speed and puck movement to overwhelm Seattle’s defense in the opening minutes. The Avalanche struck first when Martin Nečas buried a wrist shot at 3:45 of the first period , giving the visitors an early 1–0 lead

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Mar 123 min read


Kraken Grind Past Hurricanes
SEATTLE — In a game defined by discipline, patience, and goaltending brilliance, the Seattle Kraken delivered one of their most complete defensive efforts of the season, edging the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 on Monday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The win snapped Carolina’s 12-game point streak and gave Seattle a critical two points as the Western Conference playoff race tightens entering the final stretch of the regular season. A Tight First Period Sets the Tone From the open

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Mar 33 min read


Kraken too much for Capitals
The Kraken find themselves in the sixth position in the division but are coming off a nice win against the Devils. The Capitals enter this game in the middle of a rough road trip where they are just one and four in the last five. They are looking to turn things around with the stick of the all time scoring leader. Seattle wants to get their second win in a row and make a push to get back in the playoff conversation before the Olympic break in February. Live in game updates Pe

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Jan 273 min read


Ducks Outrun the Kraken
Anaheim have fallen short in their first two meetings this season losing 3-1 in each of those games. The Ducks have a two point lead over the Kraken going into this game and currently hold the 3 spot in the Pacific division. Seattle half way through their six game homestand and coming off a victory against the Islanders they clash with a Ducks team that have won five strait. Period 1 The Ducks get off to a quick start finding the net in the first minute of the game to take a

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Jan 233 min read


Kraken Look For Two
Seattle comes into this game on the heels of a couple bad losses getting out scored 12 to 6 in the last two games. The Kraken have been good on the defensive side of the ice up to this point and look to get back on track against the NY Islanders. New York is another playoff caliber team so this would be a meaningful win if they can get it done. The Islanders are sitting in the second position in the Metro Division with 59 points where the Kraken keep flirting with disaster fa

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Jan 213 min read


Kraken Go Wild
This Western Conference clash features a hot Kraken squad riding a long point streak boasting an 8-1-1 record in the last ten, against a Minnesota Wild team that’s been one of the league’s most consistent through the first half of the season. Recent form, special teams and goaltending could decide this one. Seattle Kraken Record: ~20-14-7 (8-1-1 in their last 10 games) Seattle’s been rolling thanks to a balanced attack and depth scoring . The Kraken’s fourth line has been co

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Jan 83 min read


Kraken Slide
The Kraken have survived on saves at the net despite the lack of offense that we have seen. Over the last five games the near league low scoring has seen Seattle start dropping down the standings, sliding from second in the West to sixth with a -13 point differential. Going into overtime in ten of the first twenty-two games is a pace that was unsustainable and the lack of shots on goal would eventually catch up with this team. The last five starts have shown that to be true.

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Dec 7, 20251 min read


Kraken vs Stars
The Seattle Kraken are among the best at shutting down the scoring from opponents sitting second only behind the league leading Avalanche allowing 2.55 just goals per game. The speed on the ice and the goaltending makes the Kraken extremely tough for the rest of the league to put the puck in the net. Tonight the Dallas Stars come to town and although their sitting just eighth in goals allowed it is their offense the will be the key for them averaging 3.39 goals per game which

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Nov 26, 20253 min read
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