Kraken Crush Panthers, Boost Playoff Hopes

0:00You're listening to NHL News Today, subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Seattle Kraken picked up a solid 62 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday March 15th in their first matchup of the 20, 25-26 season. Coming off of 5-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks the day before, the Kraken jumped out to a 3-1 lead after the first period and added 3 more goals later on. Despite a last-second tally from Florida, Seattle held firm for the easy victory. The Kraken's fourth line stole the show early, sparking the offense just 5 minutes in and again soon after. Players like Ben Myers, Ryan Wingerton, and Frederick Gaudreau combine for key goals and assists while logging heavy ice time to give the top lines. A breather. Their chemistry has been a surprise boost, creating scoring chances when it matters most. Bobby McMahon continued his hot streak in his first home game with Seattle, notching his third goal of the season.

1:00His second on the power play, plus N, assists on a teammates tally. Acquired recently for scoring depth, the center already has 5 points in just 2 games, matching a career best and proving his value right away. This win pushed the Kraken back into the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference with 71 points, edging out the San Jose Shards by. 1. The race remains tight, with teams clustered from 74 to 77 points and about a month left in the regular season. Seattle wraps up its brief homestand, Tuesday, March 17th, against the Tampa Bay Lightning before hitting the road for 6 straight games. If they keep this momentum, the playoffs look within reach. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com