2021–22 Seattle Kraken season explained

League:NHL
Season:2021–22
Year:2021
Team:Seattle Kraken
Division:Pacific
Divisionrank:8th
Conference:Western
Conferencerank:15th
Record:27–49–6
Homerecord:16–22–3
Roadrecord:11–27–3
Goalsfor:216
Goalsagainst:285
Generalmanager:Ron Francis
Coach:Dave Hakstol
Captain:Mark Giordano (Oct. – Mar.)
Vacant (Mar. – May)
Altcaptain:Jordan Eberle
Yanni Gourde
Adam Larsson
Jaden Schwartz
Arena:Climate Pledge Arena
Attendance:17,151[1]
Minorleague:Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
Allen Americans (ECHL)
Goalsleader:Jared McCann (27)
Assistsleader:Vince Dunn (28)
Pointsleader:Jared McCann (50)
Plusminusleader:Carson Soucy (+7)
Pimleader:Jeremy Lauzon (67)
Winsleader:Philipp Grubauer (18)
Gaaleader:Chris Driedger (2.96)

The 2021–22 Seattle Kraken season was the inaugural season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. They played their home games at Climate Pledge Arena. The Kraken played their first regular season game on October 12, 2021 against the Vegas Golden Knights, a 4–3 loss on the road. In their second game just two days later, the Kraken earned their first win in franchise history, defeating the Nashville Predators 4–3 in an away game. The Kraken played their first home game on October 23, against the Vancouver Canucks, a 4–2 loss.

The franchise recorded its first ever shutout on February 22, 2022, with Philipp Grubauer making 19 saves against the New York Islanders 3–0 at home. On March 30, the Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention after a 3–0 loss to the Golden Knights. The Kraken finished last in the Pacific Division with 60 points, the second-worst in the Western Conference ahead of the Arizona Coyotes.

Before their first ever regular season home game on October 23, the Kraken retired the jersey number 32, in recognition of the franchise being the 32nd to join the NHL and in honor of the 32,000 fans who placed deposits for tickets on the first possible day.

Background

The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve Seattle's expansion team on December 4, 2018 to begin play in the 2021–22 season as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.[2] As a result, the Arizona Coyotes were shifted from the Pacific Division to the Central Division to balance out the four divisions at eight teams each. The organization hired Ron Francis as their general manager to initiate operations for the team.[3]

On July 23, 2020, the franchise announced their team name, the Seattle Kraken, as well as their team colors, branding, and home jersey.[4] The team's name comes from the mythical kraken of Scandinavian folklore and its resemblance to the native giant Pacific octopus, which is found in the waters of the Puget Sound, near Seattle.[5] The state of Washington is also home to a significant number of people with Scandinavian ancestry.

On April 30, 2021, the franchise paid the final installment of the $650 million expansion fee, officially making the Kraken the 32nd team of the NHL.[6] [7]

Off-season

See also: 2021 NHL expansion draft.

The Kraken made their first signing, Luke Henman, on May 12, 2021.[8] On June 24, the organization hired Dave Hakstol as their inaugural head coach.[9] On June 28, the Kraken announced the Charlotte Checkers as their inaugural American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, sharing them with the Florida Panthers.[10]

An expansion draft was held on July 21, in a similar manner to a previous expansion draft held in 2017 for the Vegas Golden Knights, who were themselves exempt from the 2021 expansion draft.[11] [12] [13] Notable selections included Jordan Eberle from the New York Islanders and Mark Giordano from the Calgary Flames. The Kraken selected their first draft pick, Matty Beniers, as the second overall selection at the 2021 NHL entry draft.[14]

The Kraken also signed many other players during free agency Notable signings included goaltender Philipp Grubauer and forwards Jaden Schwartz and Alexander Wennberg.[15] On October 11, the Kraken named Mark Giordano as the team's inaugural captain.[16]

Regular season

The Kraken played their first regular season game on October 12, a 4–3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, where Ryan Donato scored the team's first goal.[17] The Kraken's first win came in their second game on October 14, when they defeated the Nashville Predators 4–3.[18] Following a 6–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, goaltender Joey Daccord was named the starter instead of Grubauer in a 4–2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.[19] The Kraken played their first home game at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23, a 4–2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.[20] Prior to the game, the Kraken retired jersey number 32, in recognition of the franchise being the 32nd to join the NHL and in honor of the 32,000 fans who placed deposits for tickets on the first possible day.[21] The Kraken picked up their first home win on October 26, against the Montreal Canadiens.[22] Goaltender Chris Driedger made his first start with the Kraken on November 9, in a 4–2 loss to the Golden Knights.[23]

The Kraken had several losing streaks in their season. However, on February 2, 2022, Philipp Grubauer recorded the franchise's first shutout, making 19 saves in an 3–0 victory against the New York Islanders.[24] On March 20, the Kraken's captaincy became vacant after Giordano was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.[25] The Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention on March 30 following a 3–0 loss to the Golden Knights.[26] The Kraken finished their inaugural season in last place of the Pacific Division with a 27–49–6 record and 60 points.[27]

Standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was announced on July 9, 2021. With Climate Pledge Arena not scheduled to open until mid-October, the Kraken instead played their home preseason games at three different WHL arenas in Washington.[28] On September 26, 2021, the Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–3, giving them their first preseason win in franchise history.[29]

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on July 22, 2021,[36] with only about a handful of games scheduled in February as a result of NHL players participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics.[37]

2021–22 game log
Legend:

Player statistics

Skaters

Regular season[130]
Playerdata-sort-type="number"
74 27 23 50 33
74 21 27 48 45
79 21 23 44 14
80 11 26 37 28
73 7 28 35 63
74 16 15 31 40
49 12 14 26 2
82 8 17 25 55
37 8 15 23 14
55 6 17 23 47
51 6 17 23 4
73 7 15 22 18
75 2 20 22 14
64 10 11 21 +7 47
39 8 9 17 +1 4
49 6 11 17 14
69 4 13 17 +6 2
72 1 16 17 54
30 9 6 15 +4 13
10 3 6 9 0
18 4 4 8 0
36 2 6 8 +1 28
23 2 6 8 12
25 2 6 8 6
16 6 0 6 0
53 1 5 6 67
36 2 2 4 0 13
9 0 3 3 +6 2
12 1 1 2 31
6 0 2 2 0 0
4 0 2 2 +1 0
2 0 1 1 0 0
10 0 0 0 +1 10
9 0 0 0 0
8 0 0 0 2

Goaltenders

Regular season[131]
Player
55 54 3,111:25 18 31 5 164 3.16 1,479 .889 2 0 1 0
27 24 1,478:24 9 14 1 73 2.96 722 .899 1 0 0 4
5 4 293:13 0 4 0 21 4.30 140 .850 0 0 0 0
Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Kraken. Stats reflect time with the Kraken only.
Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Kraken only.

Player awards

After their final home game on April 29, the Kraken announced the inaugural winners of their player awards for the season.[132] [133]

Jared McCann won the Pete Muldoon Award for the Kraken's most valuable player, as voted on by Seattle-area media. Philipp Grubauer won the Three Stars of the Year Award for having accrued the most stars of any player using a point system for stars at home games. Yanni Gourde won the Guyle Fielder Award as the teammate who best exemplified "perseverence, hustle and dedication" as voted upon by his teammates and coaches. Gourde also won the Fan Favorite Award, determined by a fan vote.

Transactions

The Kraken have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season.

Key:

Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2022–23 season.

Trades

Date Details Ref
To Calgary Flames
Tyler Pitlick
To Seattle Kraken
4th-round pick in 2022
[134]
To Colorado Avalanche
Kurtis MacDermid
To Seattle Kraken
4th-round pick in 2023
[135]
To Washington Capitals
Vitek Vanecek
To Seattle Kraken
2nd-round pick in 2023
[136]
To Calgary Flames
Calle Jarnkrok
To Seattle Kraken
FLA 2nd-round pick in 2022
3rd-round pick in 2023
7th-round pick in 2024
[137]
To Toronto Maple Leafs
Mark Giordano
Colin Blackwell
To Seattle Kraken
2nd-round pick in 2022
2nd-round pick in 2023
4th-round pick in 2024
[138]
To Nashville Predators
Jeremy Lauzon
To Seattle Kraken
2nd-round pick in 2022
[139]
To Winnipeg Jets
Mason Appleton
To Seattle Kraken
4th-round pick in 2023
[140]
To Washington Capitals
Marcus Johansson
To Seattle Kraken
Daniel Sprong
4th-round pick in 2022
6th-round pick in 2022
[141]

Free agents acquired

Date Player Former team Term Ref
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) 3-year [142]
6-year [143]
5-year [144]
3-year
1-year [145]
[146]
[147]
[148]
[149]
[150]
[151]
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) 3-year [152]
KooKoo (Liiga) [153]
SaiPa (Liiga) 2-year [154]

Free agents lost

Date Player New team Ref
[155]
ZSC Lions (NL) [156]

Claimed via waivers

Date Player Former team Ref
[157]
[158]
[159]
[160]

Lost via waivers

Date Player New team Ref
[161]
[162]
[163]

Other signings

Date Player Term Ref
3-year [164]
4-year
5-year
1-year
2-year [165]
[166]
1-year [167]
[168]
[169]
5-year [170]
3-year [171]
[172]
2-year [173]

Draft picks

Expansion draft

See main article: 2021 NHL expansion draft. Seattle filled its roster by selecting players in the 2021 NHL expansion draft. The 2021 draft used the same rules as the 2017 NHL expansion draft did for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kraken had to select or sign one player from each existing team except for Vegas. Teams opted to protect some of their players against being drafted.[174]

PlayerPosDrafted from
1DBoston Bruins
2DBuffalo Sabres
3DDetroit Red Wings
4GFlorida Panthers
5DMontreal Canadiens
6GOttawa Senators
7C/LWTampa Bay Lightning
8LW/CToronto Maple Leafs
9RW/CCarolina Hurricanes
10DColumbus Blue Jackets
11RWNew Jersey Devils
12RWNew York Islanders
13CNew York Rangers
14LWPhiladelphia Flyers
15LWPittsburgh Penguins
16GWashington Capitals
17CArizona Coyotes
18CChicago Blackhawks
19RWColorado Avalanche
20DDallas Stars
21DMinnesota Wild
22RWNashville Predators
23DSt. Louis Blues
24CWinnipeg Jets
25DAnaheim Ducks
26DCalgary Flames
27DEdmonton Oilers
28DLos Angeles Kings
29CSan Jose Sharks
30RWVancouver Canucks

Entry draft

See main article: article and 2021 NHL entry draft.

See also: List of Seattle Kraken draft picks.

Before the draft lottery, the Kraken were given the same odds as the team with the third worst point total from 2020–21 season, which meant that they would not draft any lower than fifth overall and would draft third in each subsequent round.[175] On June 2, 2021, the Kraken received a second overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft during the draft lottery.[176]

Below are the Seattle Kraken's selections at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on July 23 and 24, 2021, virtually via video conference call from the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

RoundPlayerPosNationalityCollege/Junior/Club team (League)
12Matty BeniersCMichigan Wolverines (Big Ten)
235Ryker EvansD Regina Pats (WHL)
367Ryan WintertonCHamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
499Ville OttavainenDJYP (Liiga)
5131Jacob MelansonRWAcadie–Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
6163Semyon VyazovoyGTolpar Ufa (MHL)
7195Justin JanickeLWU.S. NTDP (USHL)

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  14. Web site: Kraken use first-ever draft pick to select Matthew Beniers No. 2 overall . March 23, 2024 . Sportsnet.
  15. Web site: July 29, 2021 . Kraken GM Talks Three Newest Free Agents . March 24, 2024 . NHL.com.
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  21. Web site: October 23, 2021 . Kraken retire No. 32 before home opener to honor fans . October 24, 2021 . NHL.com.
  22. Web site: Kraken rout: Seattle topples Montreal 5-1 for first home win . March 23, 2024 . spokesman.com.
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  29. Web site: Kraken 5, Canucks 3 . NHL.com . September 28, 2021 . September 26, 2021.
  30. Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Seattle Kraken - September 26, 2021 . NHL.com . September 26, 2021 . September 26, 2021.
  31. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Edmonton Oilers - September 28, 2021 . NHL.com . September 28, 2021 . September 28, 2021.
  32. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Calgary Flames - September 29, 2021 . NHL.com . September 29, 2021 . September 29, 2021.
  33. Web site: Edmonton Oilers - Seattle Kraken - October 1, 2021 . NHL.com . October 1, 2021 . October 1, 2021.
  34. Web site: Calgary Flames - Seattle Kraken - October 2, 2021 . NHL.com . October 2, 2021 . October 2, 2021.
  35. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks - October 5, 2021 . NHL.com . October 5, 2021 . October 5, 2021.
  36. Web site: Checking the Schedule . NHL . July 22, 2021 . July 22, 2021.
  37. Web site: Kaplan . Emily . Wyshynski . Greg . NHL players heading to Beijing Olympics in 2022: Bracket, schedule, teams, COVID protocols . ESPN.com . September 4, 2021 . September 3, 2021.
  38. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vegas Golden Knights - October 12, 2021 . NHL.com . October 12, 2021 . October 12, 2021.
  39. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Nashville Predators - October 14, 2021 . NHL.com . October 14, 2021 . October 14, 2021.
  40. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Columbus Blue Jackets - October 16, 2021 . NHL.com . October 16, 2021 . October 16, 2021.
  41. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Philadelphia Flyers - October 18, 2021 . NHL.com . October 18, 2021 . October 18, 2021.
  42. Web site: Seattle Kraken - New Jersey Devils - October 19, 2021 . NHL.com . October 19, 2021 . October 19, 2021.
  43. Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Seattle Kraken - October 23, 2021 . NHL.com . October 23, 2021 . October 23, 2021.
  44. Web site: Montreal Canadiens - Seattle Kraken - October 26, 2021 . NHL.com . October 26, 2021 . October 26, 2021.
  45. Web site: Minnesota Wild - Seattle Kraken - October 28, 2021 . NHL.com . October 28, 2021 . October 28, 2021.
  46. Web site: New York Rangers - Seattle Kraken - October 31, 2021 . NHL.com . October 31, 2021 . October 31, 2021.
  47. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Edmonton Oilers - November 1, 2021 . NHL.com . November 1, 2021 . November 1, 2021.
  48. Web site: Buffalo Sabres - Seattle Kraken - November 4, 2021 . NHL.com . November 4, 2021 . November 4, 2021.
  49. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Arizona Coyotes - November 6, 2021 . NHL.com . November 6, 2021 . November 6, 2021.
  50. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vegas Golden Knights - November 9, 2021 . NHL.com . November 9, 2021 . November 9, 2021.
  51. Web site: Anaheim Ducks - Seattle Kraken - November 11, 2021 . NHL.com . November 11, 2021 . November 11, 2021.
  52. Web site: Minnesota Wild - Seattle Kraken - November 13, 2021 . NHL.com . November 13, 2021 . November 13, 2021.
  53. Web site: Chicago Blackhawks - Seattle Kraken - November 17, 2021 . NHL.com . November 17, 2021 . November 17, 2021.
  54. Web site: Colorado Avalanche - Seattle Kraken - November 19, 2021 . NHL.com . November 19, 2021 . November 19, 2021.
  55. Web site: Washington Capitals - Seattle Kraken - November 21, 2021 . NHL.com . November 21, 2021 . November 21, 2021.
  56. Web site: Carolina Hurricanes - Seattle Kraken - November 24, 2021 . NHL.com . November 24, 2021 . November 24, 2021.
  57. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Tampa Bay Lightning - November 26, 2021 . NHL.com . November 26, 2021 . November 26, 2021.
  58. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Florida Panthers - November 27, 2021 . NHL.com . November 27, 2021 . November 27, 2021.
  59. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Buffalo Sabres - November 29, 2021 . NHL.com . November 29, 2021 . November 29, 2021.
  60. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Detroit Red Wings - December 1, 2021 . NHL.com . December 1, 2021 . December 1, 2021.
  61. Web site: Edmonton Oilers - Seattle Kraken - December 3, 2021 . NHL.com . December 3, 2021 . December 3, 2021.
  62. Web site: Pittsburgh Penguins - Seattle Kraken - December 6, 2021 . NHL.com . December 6, 2021 . December 6, 2021.
  63. Web site: Winnipeg Jets - Seattle Kraken - December 9, 2021 . NHL.com . December 9, 2021 . December 9, 2021.
  64. Web site: Columbus Blue Jackets - Seattle Kraken - December 11, 2021 . NHL.com . December 11, 2021 . December 11, 2021.
  65. Web site: Seattle Kraken - San Jose Sharks - December 14, 2021 . NHL.com . December 14, 2021 . December 14, 2021.
  66. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Anaheim Ducks - December 15, 2021 . NHL.com . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021.
  67. Web site: Edmonton Oilers - Seattle Kraken - December 18, 2021 . NHL.com . December 18, 2021 . December 18, 2021.
  68. Web site: NHL postpones next two games for Maple Leafs and Canucks . Sportsnet.ca . December 18, 2021 . December 18, 2021.
  69. Web site: NHL 2.0: Seven More Kraken Games in February . NHL.com . January 19, 2022 . January 19, 2022.
  70. Web site: Tuesday's Game Against Arizona Postponed . NHL.com . December 21, 2021 . December 20, 2021.
  71. Web site: Kraken Road Game vs. Flames Postponed . NHL.com . December 17, 2021 . December 17, 2021.
  72. Web site: NHL delays return to play until Dec. 28 . NHL.com . December 24, 2021 . December 24, 2021.
  73. Web site: Philadelphia Flyers - Seattle Kraken - December 29, 2021 . NHL.com . December 29, 2021 . December 29, 2021.
  74. Web site: Calgary Flames - Seattle Kraken - December 30, 2021 . NHL.com . December 30, 2021 . December 30, 2021.
  75. Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Seattle Kraken - January 1, 2022 . NHL.com . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022.
  76. Web site: NHL postpones nine more games, bringing total to 90 . NHL.com . December 31, 2021 . December 31, 2021.
  77. Web site: Kraken Jan. 6 Home Game Postponed . NHL.com . January 3, 2022 . January 3, 2022.
  78. Web site: NHL postponed Red Wings-Islanders game, will reschedule nine others . NHL.com . December 28, 2021 . December 28, 2021.
  79. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Colorado Avalanche - January 10, 2022 . NHL.com . January 10, 2022 . January 10, 2022.
  80. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Dallas Stars - January 12, 2022 . NHL.com . January 12, 2022 . January 12, 2022.
  81. Web site: Seattle Kraken - St. Louis Blues - January 13, 2022 . NHL.com . January 13, 2022 . January 13, 2022.
  82. Web site: Los Angeles Kings - Seattle Kraken - January 15, 2022 . NHL.com . January 15, 2022 . January 15, 2022.
  83. Web site: Chicago Blackhawks - Seattle Kraken - January 17, 2022 . NHL.com . January 17, 2022 . January 17, 2022.
  84. Web site: San Jose Sharks - Seattle Kraken - January 20, 2022 . NHL.com . January 20, 2022 . January 20, 2022.
  85. Web site: St. Louis Blues - Seattle Kraken - January 21, 2022 . NHL.com . January 21, 2022 . January 21, 2022.
  86. Web site: Florida Panthers - Seattle Kraken - January 23, 2022 . NHL.com . January 23, 2022 . January 23, 2022.
  87. Web site: Nashville Predators - Seattle Kraken - January 25, 2022 . NHL.com . January 25, 2022 . January 25, 2022.
  88. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Pittsburgh Penguins - January 27, 2022 . NHL.com . January 27, 2022 . January 27, 2022.
  89. Web site: Kraken at Islanders postponed, rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 2 . NHL.com . January 29, 2022 . January 28, 2022.
  90. Web site: Seattle Kraken - New York Rangers - January 30, 2022 . NHL.com . January 30, 2022 . January 30, 2022.
  91. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Boston Bruins - February 1, 2022 . NHL.com . February 1, 2022 . February 1, 2022.
  92. Web site: Seattle Kraken - New York Islanders - February 2, 2022 . NHL.com . February 2, 2022 . February 2, 2022.
  93. Web site: Arizona Coyotes - Seattle Kraken - February 9, 2022 . NHL.com . February 9, 2022 . February 9, 2022.
  94. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Anaheim Ducks - February 11, 2022 . NHL.com . February 11, 2022 . February 11, 2022.
  95. Web site: Toronto Maple Leafs - Seattle Kraken - February 14, 2022 . NHL.com . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022.
  96. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Winnipeg Jets - February 17, 2022 . NHL.com . February 17, 2022 . February 17, 2022.
  97. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Calgary Flames - February 19, 2022 . NHL.com . February 19, 2022 . February 19, 2022.
  98. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks - February 21, 2022 . NHL.com . February 21, 2022 . February 21, 2022.
  99. Web site: New York Islanders - Seattle Kraken - February 22, 2022 . NHL.com . February 22, 2022 . February 22, 2022.
  100. Web site: Boston Bruins - Seattle Kraken - February 24, 2022 . National Hockey League . February 24, 2022 . February 24, 2022.
  101. Web site: Seattle Kraken - San Jose Sharks - February 27, 2022 . NHL.com . February 27, 2022 . February 27, 2022.
  102. Web site: Nashville Predators - Seattle Kraken - March 2, 2022 . NHL.com . March 2, 2022 . March 2, 2022.
  103. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Washington Capitals - March 5, 2022 . NHL.com . March 5, 2022 . March 5, 2022.
  104. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Carolina Hurricanes - March 6, 2022 . NHL.com . March 6, 2022 . March 6, 2022.
  105. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Toronto Maple Leafs - March 8, 2022 . NHL.com . March 8, 2022 . March 8, 2022.
  106. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Ottawa Senators - March 10, 2022 . NHL.com . March 10, 2022 . March 10, 2022.
  107. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Montreal Canadiens - March 12, 2022 . NHL.com . March 12, 2022 . March 12, 2022.
  108. Web site: Tampa Bay Lightning - Seattle Kraken - March 16, 2022 . NHL.com . March 16, 2022 . March 16, 2022.
  109. Web site: Detroit Red Wings - Seattle Kraken - March 19, 2022 . NHL.com . March 19, 2022 . March 19, 2022.
  110. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Arizona Coyotes - March 23, 2022 . NHL.com . March 23, 2022 . March 23, 2022.
  111. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Los Angeles Kings - March 26, 2022 . NHL.com . March 26, 2022 . March 26, 2022.
  112. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Los Angeles Kings - March 28, 2022 . NHL.com . March 28, 2022 . March 28, 2022.
  113. Web site: Vegas Golden Knights - Seattle Kraken - March 30, 2022 . NHL.com . March 30, 2022 . March 30, 2022.
  114. Web site: Vegas Golden Knights - Seattle Kraken - April 1, 2022 . NHL.com . April 1, 2022 . April 1, 2022.
  115. Web site: Dallas Stars - Seattle Kraken - April 3, 2022 . NHL.com . April 3, 2022 . April 3, 2022.
  116. Web site: Seattle Kraken - St. Louis Blues - April 6, 2022 . NHL.com . April 6, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  117. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Chicago Blackhawks - April 7, 2022 . NHL.com . April 7, 2022 . April 7, 2022.
  118. Web site: Calgary Flames - Seattle Kraken - April 9, 2022 . NHL.com . April 9, 2022 . April 9, 2022.
  119. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Calgary Flames - April 12, 2022 . NHL.com . April 12, 2022 . April 12, 2022.
  120. Web site: NHL postpones Kraken-Jets game Wednesday because of expected weather . NHL.com . April 12, 2022 . April 12, 2022.
  121. Web site: New Jersey Devils - Seattle Kraken - April 16, 2022 . NHL.com . April 16, 2022 . April 16, 2022.
  122. Web site: Ottawa Senators - Seattle Kraken - April 18, 2022 . NHL.com . April 18, 2022 . April 18, 2022.
  123. Web site: Colorado Avalanche - Seattle Kraken - April 20, 2022 . NHL.com . April 20, 2022 . April 20, 2022.
  124. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Minnesota Wild - April 22, 2022 . NHL.com . April 22, 2022 . April 22, 2022.
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  126. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks - April 26, 2022 . NHL.com . April 26, 2022 . April 26, 2022.
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