First Franchise Playoff Victory (2024)
The Kraken made history in 2023 by upsetting the defending champion Colorado Avalanche in their first playoff series.
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
- Record type
- First playoff series victory
- Season
- 2023-24 NHL season (2024 playoffs)
- Arena
- Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
- Franchise inception
- 2021-22 (expansion)
- Significance
- First postseason series win in franchise history
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 victory occurred in the 2023 playoffs, when they defeated the Colorado Avalanche in seven games. The series-clinching win was on the road in Denver. The team's general manager is Ron Francis.
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