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The second-year Seattle Kraken have given a good account of themselves in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the team suffered a big injury blow with Jared McCann injured and set to miss Game 5. Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol revealed the news after the 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. Hakstol added that the Kraken’s leading scorer could … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Forward To Miss Game 5

The Stanley Cup first round series between the Seattle Kraken and Colorado Avalanche has been intense. Most of the games have been close with lots of physical play. However, one play in particular has gotten Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar suspended. Makar has been suspended one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety. News of the suspension broke Tuesday … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Defenceman Suspended One Game

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In a strange bit of news, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin stepped away from the team indefinitely. Though currently unavailable, Nichushkin could be back at any moment. He may play game four, but at the moment that status remains completely up-in-the-air. This absence also explains why the power forward missed game three. Valeri Nichushkin Unavailable, Stepped Away … [Read more...] about Valeri Nichushkin Unavailable for Avalanche, Status Unclear

At the midway mark of their first-round matchup, the Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken series maintains a high level of intensity, speed and overall excitement. In their first postseason appearance, the Kraken stole game one on the road from the defending champions. After that early victory though, the Avs fought back to win the next two. That included spoiling Seattle’s … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Gaining Momentum in Avalanche vs Kraken Series