The Kraken, Seattle’s newest NHL team, had their playoff hopes diminished after a heartbreaking shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. The game was close throughout, with both teams trading goals in the first two periods. In the third period, the Kraken took the lead with a goal from forward Tyler Johnson, but the Predators answered back with a goal from forward Viktor Arvidsson to tie the game. The game then went into overtime, but neither team was able to break the deadlock. The game then went to a shootout, and the Predators were able to come out on top, winning the game 4-3.
The loss was a tough one for the Kraken, as they had been on a hot streak recently, winning five of their last six games. The loss also dropped them to sixth place in the division, two points behind the Predators and four points behind the fourth-place Arizona Coyotes. With just seven games left in the regular season, the Kraken’s playoff hopes are fading quickly.
The Kraken have been impressive in their inaugural season, but they have been unable to capitalize on their strong play in close games. They have lost six games in overtime or a shootout this season, and they have yet to win a shootout. This has been a major issue for the Kraken, as they have been unable to close out tight games. If they are going to make the playoffs, they will need to find a way to win these close games.
The Kraken still have a chance to make the playoffs, but their margin for error is slim. They will need to win their remaining games and hope that other teams in their division lose some games as well. It will be an uphill battle for the Kraken, but if they can find a way to win these close games, they may be able to make a run at the playoffs.
The Kraken’s playoff hopes may have been diminished by their shootout loss to the Predators, but they still have a chance to make the playoffs. They will need to win their remaining games and hope that other teams in their division falter in order for them to make it. It will be an uphill battle for the Kraken, but if they can find a way to win these close games, they may be able to make a run at the playoffs.
