The Kraken have done it! After a long and hard-fought series, the Seattle Kraken have defeated the Avalanche in Game 7 to secure their first playoff series win.
The series was a back-and-forth affair, with the Kraken taking the first two games, only to see the Avalanche come back and take the next two. The teams then traded wins in Games 5 and 6, setting up a decisive Game 7.
The game was a thrilling affair, with the Kraken taking an early lead but seeing the Avalanche come back to tie the game late in the third period. However, the Kraken were able to hold on and score the winning goal in overtime.
The victory marks a major milestone for the Kraken, who are in their inaugural season in the NHL. It is also a major accomplishment for their head coach, Ron Francis, who has been instrumental in building the team from the ground up.
The Kraken now move on to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face off against either the Golden Knights or Wild. No matter who they face, the Kraken will be looking to continue their success and make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Kraken have certainly made a statement with their first playoff series win. They have shown that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level and that they are a team to be reckoned with. With a strong core of players and a great coaching staff, the Kraken are poised to make some noise in the playoffs.