2023-24 Third Season
Seattle Kraken's third season: Winter Classic shutout, playoff elimination, and coaching change.
The 2023–24 Seattle Kraken season was the third season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. They played their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2023–24 (third NHL season)
- Home arena
- Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
- Captain
- John Hayden
- Notable acquisition
- Bo Horvat (acquired from the Washington Capitals, 2023)
- Postseason
- Qualified for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Lore & Background
During the season, the Kraken played in the 2024 Winter Classic, winning 3–0 against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2024, achieving the first shutout in Winter Classic history. On April 3, the Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention after a 5–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. On April 29, following the season, Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol was fired, being replaced by Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma on May 28.
Reader's Guide
The preseason schedule was released on June 23, 2023. The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023. The Kraken's selections at the 2023 NHL entry draft were held on June 28 and 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Did You Know?
- Dave Hakstol was fired as head coach on April 29, 2024, and replaced by Dan Bylsma on May 28, 2024.
- The team did not have a permanent captain during the 2023–24 season.
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