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The Seattle Kraken are the most recent team to join the NHL, which they did before the 2021-22 season. The league approved the expansion bid in 2018 by owners David Bonderman and Jerry Bruckheimer. The Kraken struggled in their inaugural season, winning just 27 games; however, their sophomore season resulted in more success, having surpassed their first-season win and point totals in January. The 2022-23 season culminated in the franchise’s first postseason appearance, and they ended up advancing to the second round.

3 Takeaways from the Kraken’s 5-2 Blow Out Loss to the Avalanche
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The Seattle Kraken faced another embarrassing, high scoring loss to their opponent. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Kraken 5-2 on Dec. 22, their fifth loss in a row. Kakko Earns His First Goal in Kraken Colors Although there was little cause for celebration, Kaapo Kakko earned his first goal as a member of the Kraken. The Kraken’s second goal of the game came off the face-off. Matty Beniers took the draw against Nathan McKinnon. He won it and took control of the puck, knocking it away from the Avalanche and Kakko swooped in and took a shot, catching goaltender Mackenzie…

Joel Kiviranta’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche to 5-2 Win Over Kraken
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The Colorado Avalanche are picking up steam and climbing the standings after a poor start to the season, and it doesn’t look like many teams can slow them down. On Sunday evening (Dec. 22), the visiting Seattle Kraken gave it a shot, but the Avalanche would have none of it, with Nathan MacKinnon and company skating to a 5-2 win. By “and company,” essentially Joel Kiviranta, who netted a trio of goals. Put us on the nice list. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/6EtxUzfbMj — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 23, 2024 Cale Makar Gets the Party Started The clubs tussled in a scoreless draw…

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Avalance – 12/22/24
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The Seattle Kraken take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (15-18-2) at AVALANCHE (20-15-0) 8 p.m. ET; KHN, KONG, NHLN, ALT, SNP, SNO, SNE Kraken projected lineup Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Kaapo KakkoEeli Tolvanen — Chandler Stephenson — Oliver BjorkstrandJaden Schwartz — Shane Wright — Andre BurakovskyDaniel Sprong — Yanni Gourde — Brandon Tanev Vince Dunn — Adam LarssonJamie Oleksiak — Brandon MontourRyker Evans — Josh Mahura Joey DaccordPhilipp Grubauer Scratched: Tye Kartye, Ben Meyers, Gustav Olofsson Injured: Jordan Eberle (pelvis) Status report Seattle didn’t hold…

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Projected Lineups for Kraken vs Blackhawks – 12/19/24
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The Seattle Kraken take on the Chicago Blackhawks tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (15-16-2) at BLACKHAWKS (11-19-2) 8:30 p.m. ET; CHSN+, KHN, KONG Kraken projected lineup Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Kaapo KakkoJaden Schwartz — Yanni Gourde — Brandon TanevEeli Tolvanen…

 

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What year were the Seattle Kraken founded?

The Seattle Kraken are the most recent team to join the NHL, which they did before the 2021-22 season.

When did the Seattle Kraken play their first game?

The Kraken played their first game on Oct. 12, 2021, against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 4-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Seattle Kraken?

Dave Hakstol is the current head coach for the Seattle Kraken.