The Seattle Kraken have secured their first-ever playoff berth after a thrilling 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. The victory was the Kraken’s fourth in a row and clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the expansion franchise.
The Kraken opened the scoring in the first period when forward J.T. Brown put a shot past Chicago goaltender Malcolm Subban. The Blackhawks responded with two goals of their own in the second period, but Seattle would not be denied.
In the third period, the Kraken regained the lead when forward Rourke Chartier scored his first goal of the season. Chartier’s goal was followed by another from forward Sami Vatanen, who scored his second of the night to give Seattle a two-goal lead.
The Blackhawks would not go away quietly, however, as forward Patrick Kane scored late in the third period to cut the lead to one. But the Kraken held on for the win and secured their first playoff berth in franchise history.
The win was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Kraken organization, from the front office to the players on the ice. It was also a testament to the resilience of the team, which has overcome numerous obstacles this season, including injuries to key players and a difficult schedule.
The Kraken will now look ahead to the playoffs, where they will face off against an opponent to be determined. Regardless of who they face, the Kraken have already made history and will look to continue their success in the postseason.
