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Kraken Aim for Victory Against Struggling Ducks in Opener

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Kraken will host the Anaheim Ducks for their season opener on October 9, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Both teams missed the playoffs last season, with the Kraken finishing 35-41-6 and the Ducks at 35-37-10.
Key injuries include Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans and Ducks forward Ryan Strome.
The Kraken aim to enhance their offensive play, while new Ducks coach Joel Quenneville seeks to improve his team's performance.
Predictions favor the Kraken, with a projected score of 4-2, leveraging their home ice advantage against a struggling Ducks team.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Kraken joined the NHL as the league's 32nd team in 2021, following a unanimous approval by the NHL Board of Governors in December 2018. This expansion aimed to tap into Seattle's rich hockey history, dating back to the Seattle Metropolitans, the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup in 1917. The Kraken's inaugural season ended with a record of 30 wins and 49 losses.

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Story summary

The Seattle Kraken will host the Anaheim Ducks for their season opener on October 9, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena.
Both teams missed the playoffs last season, with the Kraken finishing 35-41-6 and the Ducks at 35-37-10.
Key injuries include Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans and Ducks forward Ryan Strome.
The Kraken aim to enhance their offensive play, while new Ducks coach Joel Quenneville seeks to improve his team's performance.
Predictions favor the Kraken, with a projected score of 4-2, leveraging their home ice advantage against a struggling Ducks team.

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