Seattle Kraken prospects are turning it up a notch, as are the NHL's Florida Panthers.
The injury to the Kraken's leading scorer occurred coming out of the bye week and NHL All-Star break.
Both the Kraken's NHL and AHL clubs have the opportunity to reach conference finals.
The Kraken joined the Florida Panthers in pulling off major upsets on Sunday.
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.
The Kraken and Avalanche are both missing 2nd liners and Seattle puts a new emphasis on draws.
The Kraken and Avalanche talk match-ups and playoff intensity as Game-3 gets set to unfold.
The Kraken will face a mighty challenge in Game-2, and it may take on a different look.
There's no shortage of playoff experience for the Seattle Kraken.
The Denver media believe the Avalanche series with the Kraken will be short and sweet.
The Kraken will have to solve not one, but potentially two confident Avalanche netminders.
Kraken coach Hakstol reiterated it as expected; it's not so much about the opponent, it's about us.
The Kraken handed out team awards with one player potentially looking for a couple from the league.
Like so many NHL teams before them, the Kraken will charge into the playoffs while missing a key figure.
