Kraken

Kraken rally to force overtime, fall in shootout

Streaking Red Wings too much for young Kraken lineup that showed some promise.

 

Dan Vladar (80) of the Calgary Flames looks to make a save against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on Feb. 2, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Early Kraken power-play goal disallowed in fall to Flames

Joey Daccord made 32 saves as the Kraken fell behind…

 

Kraken breakdowns costly in loss to Ducks

Philipp Grubauer has become an easy target to describe the underachievement of…

 

Kraken take advantage of young Sabres goalie

Buffalo Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi is putting together a terrific season in the AHL. He’s 12-3-2 with a .913 save percentage, 2.33 goals-against average… Continue reading

Seattle Kraken players change lines as assistant coach Jessica Campbell looks on during the first period against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (Andrew Mills / Tribune News Services)

Kraken mounts late rally to beat Penguins

Seattle scores 3 goals in third period for another comeback.

Seattle Kraken players change lines as assistant coach Jessica Campbell looks on during the first period against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (Andrew Mills / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) attempts to block a shot by the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, not pictured, during the second period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken drop fourth straight with sloppy loss to Blue Jackets

Defensive breakdowns and turnovers lead to 6-2 loss at Columbus.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) attempts to block a shot by the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, not pictured, during the second period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken honor late owner David Bonderman before beating Bruins

Jared McCann remembered back to the first time he was supposed to meet Kraken owner David Bonderman after he was selected by the… Continue reading

Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)

Kraken continue to preach need to be more aggressive taking shots

Seattle downed Anaheim, 3-2, on Monday.

Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)
Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Justin Danforth (17) shoots against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Kraken score 5 unanswered to dump Blue Jackets

Seattle rebounds from rough first period.

Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Justin Danforth (17) shoots against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell gets a shot on goal during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

How future Kraken players are faring so far this season

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell and Julius Miettinen are among prospects performing well.

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell gets a shot on goal during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ron Francis attempting to get Kraken back on track

Seattle’s GM building talent pipeline for the future.

Kraken’s Jessica Campbell is not taking opportunity lightly

NHL’s first woman assistant hopes to open doors for more female hockey coaches.

The Winnipeg Jets’ Alex Iafallo (9) skates after the puck as the Seattle Kraken’s Yanni Gourde (37) pursues the play during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Beniers scores twice, but Kraken lose to league-best Jets

Winnepeg, the only unbeaten team in the NHL, bests Seattle in overtime.

The Winnipeg Jets’ Alex Iafallo (9) skates after the puck as the Seattle Kraken’s Yanni Gourde (37) pursues the play during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Kraken’s Brandon Montour (62) attempts to block a shot in front of goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Kraken’s winning streak halted at home by Avalanche

Colorado’s Kiviranta scores twice to end Seattle’s three-game win streak.

The Seattle Kraken’s Brandon Montour (62) attempts to block a shot in front of goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Montour is shouldering heavy workload early in Kraken tenure

Scoring barrage continues for Kraken with 6-4 win Thursday.

Wright settling in, looking for first goal as Kraken regular

Kraken head home after win in Nashville

Jordan Kyrou (25) of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images/Tribune News Services)

Vorel: the Kraken must work to regain fan momentum

Winning is important in Seattle’s competitive sports market.

Jordan Kyrou (25) of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images/Tribune News Services)
Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)

Here is what Kraken will face in the Pacific Division this season

Seattle went 2-4 in preseason play.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)
Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins tries to score on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the Garden. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribunes News Services)

Kraken sign goalie Joey Daccord to 5-year extension

Daccord had a breakout season last year as a full-time goalie

  • Oct 9, 2024
  • Rebecca Tauber, Shayna Goldman and Thomas Drance, The Athletic
  • SportsHockeyKraken
Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins tries to score on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the Garden. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribunes News Services)
Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)

Kraken, Matty Beniers agree on 7-year contract extension

Seattle’s first-round pick in 2021 will get a $50 million deal.

Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)