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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.

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Kraken – 11/20/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (6-10-3) at KRAKEN (9-9-1) 10 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, TVAS Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistSteven Stamkos — Colton Sissons — Luke EvangelistaJuuso Parssinen — Tommy Novak — Jonathan MarchessaultCole Smith — Michael McCarron — Zachary L’Heureux Brady Skjei — Roman JosiJeremy Lauzon — Alexandre CarrierMarc Del Gaizo — Luke Schenn Juuse SarosScott Wedgewood Scratched: Mark Jankowski, Adam Wilsby, Philip Tomasino Injured: None Status report Latest for THW: Kraken projected lineup…

Projected Lineups for the Rangers vs Kraken – 11/17/24
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The New York Rangers take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (10-4-1) at KRAKEN (9-8-1) 9 p.m. ET; KHN, MSGSN, KONG Rangers projected lineup Chris Kreider — Mika Zibanejad — Reilly SmithArtemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis LafreniereWill Cuylle — Jonny Brodzinski — Kaapo KakkoAdam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Jimmy Vesey K’Andre Miller — Adam FoxZac Jones — Braden SchneiderRyan Lindgren — Jacob Trouba Jonathan QuickIgor Shesterkin Scratched: Chad Ruhwedel, Jake Leschyshyn Injured: Filip Chytil (upper body) Status report Latest for THW: Kraken projected lineup…

Kraken Defeat Islanders 3-2
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The Seattle Kraken hosted the New York Islanders on the fourth game of their seven-game homestand. With three wins under their belt, the Kraken looked to pick up their fourth in a row. With the Islanders on the third game of their five-game road trip, they looked to pick up another win after defeating the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. With a lot on the line, each team were trying their best to pick up another two points in this game. Game Recap Nine minutes into the first, Yanni Gourde opened up scoring for the two teams. The Kraken won the…

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Kraken Fall 6-3 to Avalanche
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Nov. 5 was the Seattle Kraken’s last game on their five-game road trip. They faced the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. They already lost to the Avalanche earlier this season 3-2 during the Frozen Frenzy on Oct. 22. Unfortunately the Kraken were not able to have a redemption round this…

 

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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.