Burakovsky scores in OT to give Kraken 4-3 win over Devils
January 20, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — It took all of 45 games for the Seattle Kraken to match the win total from the franchise's disappointing inaugural season.
It also landed Seattle a spot few expected the Kraken to see this season: first place.
Kraken make it 6 in a row with 4-3 win over Sabres
January 11, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Beniers, Justin Schultz and Jordan Eberle each had a goal and an assist for Seattle, which rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night for the Kraken's sixth consecutive win.
Burakovsky helps Kraken beat Panthers 5-2
December 12, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Andre Burakovsky scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday night.
Matty Beniers, Jordan Eberle, Daniel Sprong and Yanni Gourde also scored to help Seattle snap a three-game losing streak.
Matty Beniers scores in OT, Kraken rally past Capitals 3-2
December 2, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Jaden Schwartz was grabbing a drink of water when he looked up and saw Matty Beniers breaking in alone on goal.
Seattle's rookie wasted no time sending the Kraken to their seventh straight victory.
Burakovsky’s OT goal gives Kraken wild 9-8 win over Kings
November 30, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 9-8 on Tuesday night in the highest-scoring NHL game this season.
Kraken set club record for goals in 8-5 win over Sharks
November 24, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Jaden Schwartz scored twice and the surging Seattle Kraken set a team record for goals Wednesday night, overcoming Timo Meier's hat trick in an 8-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Playing their second NHL season, the Kraken got goals from a franchise-high seven players to win their third straight.
Schultz scores 2, leads Kraken to 3-2 OT win over Rangers
November 18, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Justin Schultz scored his second goal of the game 3:39 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken snapped a two-game skid with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
It was the first multigoal game for Schultz, who is in his 12th NHL season.
Kuhlman scores tiebreaking goal, Kraken beat Avalanche 3-2
October 22, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Karson Kuhlman scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night.
Jaden Schwartz and Jared McCann scored 22 seconds apart in the second period and added an assist each for Seattle.
Tanev scores go-ahead goal in 2nd, Kraken beat Kings 4-1
October 14, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Tanev scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and the Seattle Kraken rebounded from an opening loss to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Jaden Schwartz, Alex Wennberg and Adam Larsson also scored for the Kraken and Martin Jones made 28 saves.
Flyers rout Kraken 6-1, spoil Hakstol’s return to Philly
October 19, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Claude Giroux and Travis Konecny scored, Carter Hart stopped 24 shots and the Flyers spoiled former coach Dave Hakstol’s return to Philadelphia with a 6-1 win over the expansion Seattle Kraken on Monday night.
Flyers spoil Hakstol’s return in 6-1 win over Kraken
October 19, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The final months of Dave Hakstol's time coaching the Flyers came with angry fans chanting “Fire Hakstol! Fire Hakstol!" With this kind of lopsided score in his return, Philly fans might just throw out a welcome mat.
Kraken have 5 players in COVID protocol on eve of opener
October 11, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken are expected to be without five players for the season opener at Vegas due to COVID-19 protocols, coach Dave Hakstol said Monday.
Forwards Jared McCann, Joonas Donskoi and Marcus Johansson, and defenseman Jamie Oleksiak were placed on the league’s COVID-19 protocol list on Monday.
Dave Hakstol hopes for rebound success with expansion Kraken
October 11, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Inside the conference room, Dave Hakstol was enjoying a quiet lunch with a small group on the cusp of getting started with the first Seattle Kraken training camp.
Then came a knock on the window from two random fans who happened to realize Hakstol was in the room — even with the shades partially drawn — and wanted to make sure he saw the University of North Dakota flag in their hands.
Seattle Kraken sets first roster, will open season at Vegas
July 22, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — What the expansion draft of the Seattle Kraken lacked in drama it made up for with quirks, production and a giant party to celebrate one of the biggest steps in the launch of the NHL's newest team.
Kraken hire McFarland, Leach as first assistant coaches
July 6, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken hired Paul McFarland and Jay Leach on Tuesday as the first two assistants for head coach Dave Hakstol.
McFarland joins the Kraken from the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League and will be responsible for Seattle’s forwards and power play.
Expansion Seattle Kraken hire Dave Hakstol as first coach
June 24, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Through all the speculation, rumors, leaks and educated guesses that came with the search for the Seattle Kraken's first coach, the name Dave Hakstol never surfaced.
More prominent names with lofty resumes or connections certainly emerged, some widely seen as likely to land the gig.