The Seattle Kraken had a tough start to their inaugural season, losing their home opener to the Colorado Avalanche 4-2. The game was a hard-fought battle between two teams that have been rivals for years.
The Kraken got off to a strong start, taking the lead in the first period with a goal from forward Andrej Sustr. However, the Avalanche responded quickly, scoring two goals in the second period to take the lead. The Kraken were unable to find an equalizer in the third period, and the Avalanche added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.
The Kraken were led by goaltender Riku Helenius, who made 28 saves on 32 shots. The Kraken also had a strong performance from forward Sami Moilanen, who scored their second goal of the game.
Despite the loss, the Kraken can take solace in the fact that they were able to compete with one of the best teams in the league. The Avalanche are a perennial Stanley Cup contender, and the Kraken were able to hang with them for most of the game.
The Kraken will look to bounce back in their next game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. It will be another tough test for the expansion team, but they will be looking to prove that they can compete with some of the best teams in the league.
