First Franchise Playoff Series Win (2024)
The Kraken's first playoff series win was a historic upset of the defending champion Colorado Avalanche in 2023.
The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey team based in Seattle. The Kraken compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The team was founded after the NHL approved a proposal by Seattle Hockey Partners to grant an expansion franchise to the city of Seattle and began play during the league's 2021–22 season. They play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Quick Facts
- Franchise
- Seattle Kraken (NHL expansion, 2021)
- Season
- 2023–24
- Round
- First Round (Division Round)
- Opponent
- Los Angeles Kings
- Result
- Series won (first playoff series win in franchise history)
- Home venue
- Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Significance
- First playoff series victory for the franchise
Lore & Background
The Kraken struggled during their inaugural season and finished last in the Pacific Division with 60 points. During the 2022–23 season, the team achieved a record of 46–28–8 and 100 points, securing fourth place in the Pacific Division and the first playoff wild card spot in the Western Conference. During the playoffs, the Kraken faced off against the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. They upset the Avalanche in seven games, becoming the first expansion team to win their first playoff series over the defending Stanley Cup champion. However, they lost to the Dallas Stars in the second round, ending their second season.
Reader's Guide
The Kraken's first playoff series win occurred in 2023 against the Colorado Avalanche. The team made only one playoff appearance prior to that series win, in the 2022–23 season.
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