The Kraken admit there's still rehab to be done but it was great to see their leading scorer back on the ice.
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.
Untimely penalties hurt the Kraken, with the Dallas Stars riding waves of momentum to even the series.
Grubauer and Gourde shine and the Kraken will try to bottle some magic for Game-2.
The Seattle Kraken exploded for four goals in the 1st period, blew the lead, and won in sudden death.
Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol says - "You've gotta take a few seconds to enjoy things."
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.
The Kraken already benefit from non-existent Avalanche depth scoring; Nichushkin's absence makes it worse.
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.
It was a fun, feisty, and emotional night of Kraken hockey at Climate Pledge Arena.
Kraken fans witnessed the drama of their first ever sudden death OT with Seattle evening the series.
