The Seattle Kraken secured a significant 5-2 victory against the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks, marking the Canucks' fourth consecutive loss. This win boosts the Kraken's position in the Western Conference wild card race and power rankings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum with the trade deadline approaching. However, the Kraken faced a tough 5-1 defeat against the Minnesota Wild, highlighting the challenges they encountered in subsequent games.
Now 5-2 #mnwild after Jordan Eberle scores for Seattle.
Kraken score to pull within 5-2.
Coincidental roughings for Eriksson Ek and Yanni Gourde at 17:38 in second. #mnwild still lead 5-1. It's getting testy. Now another Kraken in the box for slashing. Dunn.
Minnesota beat Edmonton last night. Flew to Seattle and are thumping the Kraken 5-1. Chased D'Accord. Pounced on another 5-on-3 goal
The Kraken move up in @GeoffBakerTIMES' power rankings by beating Vancouver and Boston, but they can't let up with the trade deadline approaching. https://t.co/8WLE8w5047
Kraken outhustle, outscore NHL’s top team for a critical 5-2 victory to keep pace in Western Conference wild card hunt. Huge win over arch rival Vancouver. https://t.co/Jq6HULA0RJ #SEAKraken #NHL
The Seattle Kraken beat NHL-leading Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday night, handing the Canucks their fourth straight loss. https://t.co/RTPh5jhu5U
Huge win against the NHL’s top team. Also needed momentum as Kraken kick off a critical homestand. https://t.co/WCOWf2RZWC