Kraken, Canadiens and Game Recap
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We have a full slate of hockey action on Thursday night with 11 NHL games on the docket. Every team has now played at least three games, and the New Jersey Devi
Eller, who scored his first goal as a Sen against Buffalo, also spoke to the media about the team’s mentality heading into Thursday’s game. The veteran was asked about the absence of Brady Tkachuk, who was injured after being cross-checked into the boards by Roman Josi on Monday.
Under coach Lane Lambert, the Kraken are limiting high-danger chances and are maintaining a strong defensive structure. Joey Daccord, who's played in all three games so far, will be rested tonight but has looked stellar early on. He's posted a .918 save percentage and a 2.23 goals against average.
Berkly Catton, a 2024 first-round NHL Draft pick who starred for Spokane in the WHL, highlights the announced Seattle Kraken opening night roster.
Unlike the Vegas Golden Knights, their older brothers in NHL expansion, the Seattle Kraken have had a tough time finding consistent success in their infancy. Four years into their existence, the Kraken have spent the majority of their time close to the ...
The Kraken have revealed their team captains for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season. To no surprise, Jordan Eberle returns for his second season wearing the "C". Joining him as alternates are center, Matty Beniers,
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles Julia Takatsuka, goaltending development coordinator for the Seattle Kraken Youth Hockey Association.
The Kraken's season opener is scheduled for Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena against the Anaheim Ducks. Catton is one of four players making their first NHL roster out of camp, along with Cale Fleury, Jani Nyman and Ryan Winterton.
Jeremy Swayman vastly underperformed after a combative contract negotiation bled into the preseason. Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm suffered injuries that cratered Boston's blue-line prospects, and by March there wasn't much GM Don Sweeney could do but send players elsewhere -- including Brad Marchand to the aforementioned Panthers.
The early stages of an NHL schedule often see seismic shifts in perception, particularly among teams that have overachieved and those that have underachieved.
Frederick "Freddy" Gaudreau brings his devotion to giving back to the differently abled communities to Seattle, as well as his versatile playing to the team.