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Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer is introduced for the team's NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Seattle.

Kraken need Grubauer at top of his game in 1st playoff run

April 16, 2023, 4:52pm Sports

Two years ago, Phillip Grubauer headed into the postseason as one of the NHL's top goaltenders, on a team that won the Presidents’ Trophy and was considered one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez, front left, celebrates his goal against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Seattle.

Vegas claims Pacific Division crown with 3-1 win over Kraken

April 13, 2023, 10:34pm National Sports

Alec Martinez broke a tie midway through the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights won their fourth Pacific Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in the regular-season finale Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers, left, shoots and scores next to Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2 to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in franchise history.

Beniers grows from rookie to leader for playoff-bound Kraken

April 13, 2023, 4:56pm National Sports

The cameo Matty Beniers made last year during the disappointing debut season of the Seattle Kraken provided an optimistic glimmer of what a full season with the young center on the ice could mean for the young franchise. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Michael Amadio (22) scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Amadio scores 2, leads Golden Knights past Kraken 4-1

April 11, 2023, 10:16pm National Sports

Michael Amadio had two goals and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved closer to claiming the Pacific Division with a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) has his shot blocked by Arizona Coyotes goaltender Ivan Prosvetov (50) as Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli, second from right, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Kraken win 5th straight, reach 100 points, top Coyotes 4-1

April 10, 2023, 10:28pm Sports

Jared McCann scored his 40th goal of the season and the Seattle Kraken reached the 100-point mark in their second NHL season, beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Monday night. Read story