Kraken Fall Back Into Bad Habits, Suffer 6-2 Loss to Lightning
It started with Jared McCann.
The Seattle Kraken forward said as much, referring to his turnover to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Concalves on a hit along the boards that ultimately led to the latter giving his side a 1-0 lead just 5:45 into Tuesday’s game at Climate Pledge Arena, but it didn’t end there.
Between Tampa’s relentless forecheck and a couple of crucial mistakes on Seattle’s end, the Lightning stormed to a 3-0 lead. The Kraken managed to cut it to 3-2 midway through the second period, but more mistakes doomed them to a 6-2 loss.
Bottom-Six Propels Kraken to Big Win Over Panthers
After snapping their four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks, the Seattle Kraken’s new-look top line and trade deadline acquisition Bobby McMann’s three-point debut stole the show. Less than 24 hours later, it was the Kraken bottom-six that powered Seattle to a back-to-back sweep with a 6-2 win against the Florida Panthers at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday.
With two goals each from the third- and fourth-line, the Kraken displayed the top-to-bottom production they’ll need if they want to hold down a spot in the Western Conference playoff picture, which they reclaimed after San Jose lost 7-4 to Ottawa on Sunday.
“We need everybody,” Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. “That’s the way it’s going to be, and certainly we need everybody and needed everybody on a second night of a back-to-back with a rested team here waiting for us, and Joey (Daccord) played well right off the start, and then our fourth line stepped up and got us going with some energy … so huge for us, but we’re a four-line hockey team, and that’s what we need out of them.”
Kraken Fall Out of Playoff Spot as Skid Continues in 5-1 Loss to Avalanche
The difference between the first and second period was night and day for the Seattle Kraken against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday.
A lethargic effort from Seattle and a three-point period from Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon put the Kraken in a 3-0 hole through 20 minutes, but the home side came out of the gates swinging in the second period.
Despite building up a 10-0 shots on goal advantage through 10:25, Seattle could not manage to get on the board before Adam Larsson committed a tripping penalty to put the Kraken on the penalty kill.
What should have been a momentum killer was the exact opposite. Chandler Stephenson set up Ryker Evans for a short-handed goal, and Seattle was back in business.
For less than four minutes, unfortunately.
Berkly Catton Making Most Out of Developmental Role With Kraken
Berkly Catton, who turned 20 two weeks ago, grew up as the best player on his team — if not the entire league — at every stop along the way to the Kraken. But as is the case with most young players who make the jump to the NHL, he’s had to adjust to a smaller workload.
Kraken Bounce Back With Third-Period Burst Against Devils
After entering the third period at Climate Pledge Arena tied 1-1 against the Devils on Sunday, the Kraken managed to put just four more shots on goal with a goalie in the net. Luckily for them, two of them went in, allowing them to secure a much-needed win.
‘Weren’t Very Good at All’: Kraken Lose Crucial Home Division Matchup Against Ducks
With crucial points on the line against the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, the Seattle Kraken floundered, missing out on a key opportunity in a loss Lane Lambert summed up as a “disappointment.”
Kraken Snap Skid in 4-1 Win vs. Islanders With Stellar Penalty Kill
It was a busy night for the Kraken penalty kill against the Islanders at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, going 6-for-7 as Seattle snapped a four-game losing streak. How did the Kraken get it done after falling behind early?
Mistakes Continue to Plague Kraken in Return Home in 6-3 Loss to Penguins
A third period goal from Eeli Tolvanen gave the Kraken life, trimming the Penguins’ lead to 4-3. But the home side couldn’t find the equalizer before Rickard Rakell slipped an ugly goal past goalie Joey Daccord en route to a 6-3 Penguins win.
Kraken Squander Overtime Opportunity After Comeback Against Wild
Much like their opponents who rolled through Climate Pledge Arena in the first half of December, the Kraken executed a third-period comeback against the Wild on Thursday, looking to steal another win. But overtime didn’t work out in their favor.
Kraken Extend Win Streak to Four After Christmas Break, Snag 4-1 Win vs. Flyers
In the midst of a three-game winning streak, the arrival of Holiday Break appeared to come at the worst time for the Kraken. But the long break didn’t cool off Lane Lambert’s squad, which kept rolling in a big win over the Flyers at Climate Pledge Arena.
More Missed Opportunities Plague Kraken as Avalanche Mount Third Period Comeback
Facing the NHL’s top team, the Kraken put themselves in position to drive home a much-needed victory in the third period with a one goal lead. But in key moments down the stretch, Lane Lambert’s team came up short yet again, losing for the ninth time in 10 games.
Shane Wright, Kraken Searching For ‘Killer Instinct’ to Break Out of Slump
Despite the Seattle Kraken’s recent 1-7-1 skid, forward Shane Wright has shown some good play, and Emerald City Spectrum spoke with him and others Monday about what the team needs to do to right the ship.
‘The Guys Have to Do Their Job’: Kraken Skid Continues in 3-1 Loss to Sabres
Losing their eighth game in nine tries, much to the frustration of Lane Lambert, the Kraken once again were plagued by many of the same problems that have upended a promising start, this time falling to the Sabres at home.
Kraken Concede Another Late Winner, Lose Sixth Straight
For the second game in a row — and the third time in five games — the Seattle Kraken allowed the go-ahead goal in the third period of an otherwise close game in Monday’s 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Kraken have lost five straight in regulation and six consecutive overall.
Mason Marchment Injury Disrupts Kraken’s New Top Line
Continuing to deal with injury after injury, the Kraken will be down another key player for at least one game in Edmonton, if not longer.
Philipp Grubauer Saves Kraken in Relief, Backstops 4-1 Win vs. Sharks
The Kraken were hit with a one-two punch at the end of the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, losing their goaltender immediately after giving up a goal. But a veteran standby saved the day, securing a big win over the Sharks.
Kraken Bounce Back, Hold Off Blackhawks in 3-1 Win
In a 10-second span, the Kraken went from knocking on the door of a 3-0 lead to protecting a one-goal margin against the Blackhawks. But the home squad did not buckle, turning defense into offense late to secure the 3-1 win on Monday.
Kraken Struggle Offensively vs. Rangers, Fall 3-2 in Overtime
The Seattle Kraken once again salvaged a point in the standings by the skin of their teeth, but fell in overtime for the second time in a week, as J.T. Miller connected with Will Cuylle to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 overtime win at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.
After Listless Start, Kraken Comeback Attempt Falls Short in 4-3 OT Loss to Canadiens
Despite the comeback going incomplete in overtime, Kraken head coach Lane Lambert made a personnel decision to jumpstart the team down three with 14 minutes left that allowed Seattle to come away from their Tuesday game with a point.
Kraken Survive Tight Game vs. Golden Knights, Score Late OT Winner
Jared McCann scored with 3.8 seconds left in overtime to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, improving to 2-0-0 in a low-event game.
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