The Kraken are ready to raise their energy level in Game-3 vs. the Dallas Stars.
It's a well deserved honor for a head coach who led the Kraken to a 40 point improvement in the standings.
The Kraken rookie is a favorite to win one NHL award, while being left off the finalist list for another.
Rookies played a big part in the Stars 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
Goalies, injuries, and rest, or lack thereof, all keys for the Kraken and Stars.
Pretty simple: Kraken at Avalanche, the winner faces the Dallas Stars in round-2, the loser goes home for the summer.
It was bad news for the Kraken as the defending champion Avalanche got better as the night wore on.
Colorado played its strongest game of the series on Friday and will have home ice vs. the Kraken on Sunday.
The defending Stanley Cup champions played the more complete game in forcing a Game-7 vs. the Kraken in Denver.
While Kraken coach Hakstol can roll his 4 lines, Avalanche coach Bednar might get a bit antsy with a lack of scoring.
The Kraken already benefit from non-existent Avalanche depth scoring; Nichushkin's absence makes it worse.
Alexander Wennberg's soccer skills were just one of the many elements that pushed the Kraken to victory.
The AHL rookie-of-the-year for the Kraken affiliate in Coachella Valley had an immediate Stanley Cup Playoff impact.
The Kraken have a chance to win the series at home on Friday night.
Both men will miss Game-5 with Kraken forward Jared McCann likely out for the remainder of the series.
