Kraken's Olympic Break: Five Games, Four Points

0:00For the NHL, it's March 2nd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. February wrapped up as the shortest month ever for the NHL. Thanks to a three week break for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the first time. League players joined since 2014. The Seattle Crack and squeezed in just five games, posting a two win, three loss record for four points out of ten, possible. That slim haul still keeps them clinging to the second wild card spot in the playoffs. The Olympic Paws split their schedule into two games early and three after the break. Standout efforts came from key forwards who stepped up despite the limited action. Chandler Stevenson surprised with five points, including one goal and four assists, while logging career high ice time, centering the second line. Jordan Ebroe bookended the month with goals, tallying four points total, three in the final game against Vancouver. Fans tossed hats on the ice thinking he had a hat trick, but officials later switched one goal to teammate Maddie Beneers, giving Ebroe an assist.

1:03Instead, it echoed a similar mix-up for Jared McCann in January. Shane Wright added three points in two games, boosting his value amid trade buzz as the deadline nears on March 6th. His timely goals helped secure a win over Los Angeles before the break and an assist in the return match-up. The crack-and-now dive into a busy march with 14 games, starting Sunday at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. Though need this momentum to solidify their postseason push, D&N is sponsored by our partner. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com.