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Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer blocks a shot by the Dallas Stars in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

May 5, 2023 at 10:34 am

Three thoughts on the Kraken’s Game 2 loss to the Stars

Here are three thoughts from the Kraken’s Game 2 loss to the Stars on Thursday night. 30 minutes ago

Dallas Stars right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) is taken down by Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) behind the net during the first period of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Dallas, May 2, 2023.

May 4, 2023 at 9:27 pm

Little goes right for road-weary Kraken as Stars even series with Game 2 win

The energetic spark that produced three consecutive playoff road victories was missing in action in Game 2 as the Kraken fell to the Stars 4-2,...

#17 Jaden Schwartz and #29 Vince Dunn celebrate #4 Justin Schultz’s tying goal 2-2 in the first period.

May 4, 2023 at 2:35 pm

High-scoring affairs launch second round for Kraken, others

Jaden Schwartz and Justin Schultz were absent from Thursday's morning skate, and Kraken coach Dave Hakstol declined to say if they were available for Game...

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin gets off a shot against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

May 4, 2023 at 12:19 pm

911 call provides new details on Seattle hotel incident with Avalanche star Nichushkin, woman

A 911 call to request assistance for a woman found in a Seattle hotel room after Avalanche employees checked on forward Valeri Nichushkin states that...

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and Thomas Harley (55) attempt to steal the puck form Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Dallas, May 2, 2023.

May 3, 2023 at 3:56 pm

Kraken are playing with house money in wild Stanley Cup playoffs

The Kraken are playing with house money. And that could make them the most dangerous remaining playoff team.

Justin Schultz scores for Seattle in the first period. 223713

May 3, 2023 at 9:53 am

Three thoughts on the Kraken’s Game 1 overtime win against the Stars

Here are three thoughts from the Kraken’s Game 1 win in overtime over the Stars on Tuesday night.

The Kraken celebrates Yanni Gourde’s overtime goal that gave Seattle a 5-4 win over the Stars in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 223713

May 2, 2023 at 10:06 pm

Kraken win a wild one in OT, jump out to 1-0 series lead over Dallas Stars

The Kraken beat the Stars in overtime of Game 1, taking a 1-0 lead on the road for a second straight playoff series.

Yanni Gourde talks strategy on the faceoff with Adam Larsson in the second period. 223705

May 1, 2023 at 2:23 pm

What to watch for in the Kraken’s playoff series vs. the Stars — plus Geoff Baker’s prediction

What to know about the Kraken's second-round playoff series vs. the Stars, which begins Tuesday night. Plus, reporter Geoff Baker's prediction.

The Kraken gather for a final push in the third period. 223705

May 1, 2023 at 12:46 pm

Three thoughts on the Kraken’s Game 7 victory over the Avalanche

Did the right team advance in the Kraken-Avalanche series? Times reporters Geoff Baker and Kate Shefte answer that question and more.

Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher trips up Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato after Donato took a shot during the first period. 223708

April 30, 2023 at 9:17 pm

Kraken top Avalanche in Game 7 to earn first playoff series win

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer made several huge saves, and the Kraken advanced to the second round of the playoffs.