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Seattle Kraken

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, celebrates with defenseman Jamie Oleksiak as Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen heads off the ice as time runs out in the third period of Game 7 of an NHL first-round playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Denver. The Kraken won 2-1 to advance to the next round.

Kraken beat Avs 2-1, eliminate defending Stanley Cup champs

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, celebrates with defenseman Jamie Oleksiak as Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen heads off the ice as time runs out in the third period of Game 7 of an NHL first-round playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Denver. The Kraken won 2-1 to advance to the next round.

April 30, 2023, 9:35pm Latest News

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night. Read story

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates Devon Toews (7) and Cale Makar (8.

It’s all on line for Kraken in Game 7 after 4-1 defeat

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates Devon Toews (7) and Cale Makar (8.

April 29, 2023, 4:29pm Sports

Faced with a golden chance to advance in the Stanley Cu playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Kraken fell flat. Read story

Seattle Kraken forward Tye Kartye, front, celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche with defenseman Will Borgen during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Denver.

Kartye scores in NHL debut, Kraken lead series 3-2 over Avs

Seattle Kraken forward Tye Kartye, front, celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche with defenseman Will Borgen during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Denver.

April 26, 2023, 10:33pm Sports

Tye Kartye scored in his NHL debut and the Seattle Kraken moved a win away from clinching their first playoff series after beating the reigning Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle throws a stuffed fish to fans after scoring in overtime on Monday.

Seattle-area interest in pro hockey doubled since Kraken arrival

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle throws a stuffed fish to fans after scoring in overtime on Monday.

April 26, 2023, 7:29am Northwest

When a city gets a professional sports team, it makes sense that local interest in that sport will increase. That’s certainly what happened when Seattle landed a major-league hockey team, the Kraken. Read story

The Seattle Kraken celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series Monday in Seattle.

Seattle Kraken players credit post-pandemic bonding for breakout season

The Seattle Kraken celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series Monday in Seattle.

April 25, 2023, 7:38pm National Sports

Before this unexpectedly successful season for the Seattle Kraken began last fall, the team spent three days in the mountains of Alberta doing the kind of team bonding that was impossible in the expansion franchise’s first season. Read story

Seattle Kraken's Daniel Sprong (91) and goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) look on after a goal by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon on Saturday in Seattle.

Maple Leafs, 3 others eye commanding 3-1 playoff leads

Seattle Kraken's Daniel Sprong (91) and goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) look on after a goal by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon on Saturday in Seattle.

April 23, 2023, 8:09pm Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will never be mistaken for Philadelphia’s Stanley Cup-winning Broad Street Bullies of the 1970s. Read story

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) reacts after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Seattle.

MacKinnon, Avalanche spoil Kraken’s home playoff debut, 6-4

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) reacts after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Seattle.

April 22, 2023, 10:15pm Sports

Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen scored in a 1:28 span early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche spoiled Seattle Kraken's first home playoff game with a 6-4 victory Saturday night in Game 3 of the first-round series. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) is defended by Colorado Avalanche center Lars Eller (20) during the second period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Denver.

Avs rally to beat Kraken 3-2, tie playoff series at 1-1

Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) is defended by Colorado Avalanche center Lars Eller (20) during the second period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Denver.

April 20, 2023, 10:01pm Latest News

Devon Toews scored with 7:01 remaining to complete Colorado’s rally from two goals down as the Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Thursday night to even their first-round series at a game apiece. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) is congratulated for his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Denver.

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) is congratulated for his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Denver.

April 18, 2023, 10:17pm Latest News

Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots and the Seattle Kraken made a successful playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) played in 62 playoff games prior to joining the second-year franchise.

Playoff newcomer Kraken aim to upset defending champ Avs

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) played in 62 playoff games prior to joining the second-year franchise.

April 17, 2023, 10:08pm Sports

Mikko Rantanen has a ton of playoff superstitions. “But I’m not going to go into them,” the Colorado Avalanche forward cautioned. Read story