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Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) maneuvers the puck between Nashville Predators’ Dante Fabbro (57) and Ryan McDonagh (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Kraken won 7-2. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) TNMZ118 TNMZ118

March 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm

Matty Beniers ends scoreless drought, hits 50-point milestone for Kraken

The sight of Matty Beniers capping an odd-man rush with his 20th goal and 50th point of the season was a welcomed development in his continued progression...

Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) is congratulated after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

March 25, 2023 at 1:49 pm

Eeli Tolvanen fittingly gives Kraken breathing room with two goals in crucial win over Predators VIEW

Eeli Tolvanen fittingly scored twice for the Kraken against his former team to likely end any chance of the Predators catching Seattle in the playoff...

Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) blocks Nashville Predators center Cody Glass from getting to the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

March 24, 2023 at 3:41 pm

Analysis: Three things to know about the Kraken’s playoff pursuit

Here are three things to know from Geoff Baker about the Kraken's pursuit of their first playoff berth entering Saturday's game at Nashville.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn controls the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) OTKTG137 OTKTG137

March 24, 2023 at 12:06 pm

Week 23 NHL power rankings: Where the Kraken stand after shootout loss to Nashville

Here's where the Kraken stand in Geoff Baker's weekly NHL power rankings.

Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) maneuvers the puck between Nashville Predators defenseman Jordan Gross (46) and center Cody Glass (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

March 23, 2023 at 7:44 pm

Kraken let Predators hang around in playoff hunt thanks to shootout loss

The Predators have been like a head cold that won’t go away, and a two-game series offered the Kraken a solution, but a 2-1 shootout...

Seattle Kraken right wing Daniel Sprong (91) celebrates with center Jaden Schwartz (17) after scoring against the Nasvhille Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

March 23, 2023 at 7:10 pm

Analysis: Three things to watch as Kraken continue skating toward playoffs

For the Kraken this series versus the Predators could be the series where they all-but-officially clinch that first trip to the playoffs.

San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (47) can’t stop a goal by Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn in overtime of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) CAJL112 CAJL112 CAJL112

March 22, 2023 at 7:14 pm

James Reimer, other NHL players who decline to wear Pride Night jerseys deserve scrutiny | Inside the NHL

Sharks goalie James Reimer claims one thing about respect for others while refusing to grant it. He's not the only one, writes Geoff Baker.

Memorial Stadium is seen from the air, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Seattle, with Climate Pledge Arena and Puget Sound in the background. District and city officials are looking for bids to take on the project of tearing down and rebuilding the Memorial Stadium, that has long been owned by Seattle schools.

March 22, 2023 at 6:00 am

Seattle’s new Memorial Stadium could host pro sports, officials say

The aging stadium, built in 1947, could be redeveloped into a venue for pro sports, concerts and cultural events, in addition to student sports and...

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) defends against a shot by the Dallas Stars in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

March 21, 2023 at 8:18 pm

Kraken outshine Stars 5-4 in overtime after blowing lead late

Kraken give up lead very late in third period, but recover to knock off the Dallas Stars on Adam Larsson's overtime goal.

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) and Dallas Stars defenseman Colin Miller (6) battle for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) WAJF103 WAJF103

March 21, 2023 at 4:02 pm

Kraken closing in on NHL mark for best second-year expansion turnaround

The Kraken entered Tuesday at 38-24-7 with 83 points compared with their debut 27-49-6 finish of 60 points nearly a year ago.