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NHL Predictions/Gambling Analytics for April 26th

Welcome to the daily NHL probabilities update. Here you can find win probabilities for each of the day’s NHL games, as well as player-level goal-scoring, point-producing, and “Top Threat” probabilities. These probabilities are calculated via the datadrivenhockey game simulation model, GPM1. Information about the model and links to get access to even more model outputs […]

Makar Suspended 1 Game for Questionable Hit

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar was suspended one game by the NHL on Tuesday for his hit on Seattle’s Jared McCann in the first period of a Game 4 loss to the Kraken. Makar, last year’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP, will be watching Game 5 on Wednesday night with the series […]

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Do Not Sleep on the Kraken

Coming into their second season in the NHL, not much was expected from the Seattle Kraken. Last year, the Kraken were the third-worst team in the league with a 27-49-6 record and 60 points. They had trouble scoring goals, did not get great goaltending, and were outmatched by almost every other team. This season was […]

Kraken Commentary: Seattle Wins Their First Ever Playoff Game

2022-23 Season: Kraken VS Avalanche: With the Kraken still being the baby team of the NHL, it’s fascinating that they were able to make the playoffs in their second year of being a franchise. Their hard work has certainly paid off, giving them a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. For round one, they’ll […]

Kraken Pregame: Seattle’s First-Ever Playoff Game

Word on the Deep: Can Seattle Clinch Playoffs? Yes, They Can, and They Did!

Seattle Playoff Clinching: On Thursday, April 6th, as the Seattle Kraken took on the Arizona Coyotes, many fans hoped to see their team secure their rightful place in this season’s playoffs. With a record of 43-26-8, the Kraken had some decent chances to defeat the Coyotes, who had a 27-38-13 record. Many posts were made […]

Kraken VS Bruins: Final NHL Reverse Retro Jersey Game

The NHL Says Goodbye to Reverse Retro Jerseys: The NHL’s teams have been known to do many different special event jerseys, but none are more popular than their reverse retro jerseys. Adidas first introduced the Reverse Retro sweaters in 2020, which was when the Seattle Kraken team was born. Bleacher Report explains the reverse retros […]

The Kraken Defeat the Flyers for the Second Time in Their Last 3 Games

In their past three games, the Seattle Kraken played the Philadelphia Flyers twice and the Winnipeg Jets once. They defeated the Flyers both times and lost to the Jets. Seattle has been in a close fight with the LA Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights for the number one spot in the Pacific Division. Currently, […]

Is 2023 The Year Of The Kraken?

Not much was thought of this team heading into the 2022-23 season. Only their second year as an NHL franchise, the Kraken are on the up and up. Unlike their fellow expansion team, the Vegas Golden Knights, their inaugural season did not end with a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Kraken got off […]

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Kraken Are Significantly Improved in Year Two

When it was announced that the NHL would add a team in Seattle, many wondered how they would do in their first season. Unfortunately, many more than likely compared the Seattle Kraken to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights shocked everyone in their first season and made it to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Washington […]