Seattle Kraken End Season with 6-5 Loss to Kings

The Seattle Kraken ended their season with a 6-5 home loss to the Los Angeles Kings, capping off a disappointing campaign in which they finished as the fourth-worst team in the Western Conference. Despite showing resilience in erasing multiple deficits, the Kraken struggled with defensive lapses and inconsistent goaltending, leading to fewer than 20 home wins for the second consecutive year and a significant negative goal differential. Young players like Matty Beniers and Ville Ottavainen offered some hope for the future, with Beniers reaching the 20-goal mark and Ottavainen making his NHL debut. Head coach Dan Bylsma acknowledged the team's fight and unity in the final stretch but emphasized the need for improvement to become a playoff contender. Looking ahead, the Kraken are expected to target upgrades at backup goaltender and among bottom-six forwards, and may pursue defensive depth in the offseason to better complement their current roster. CEO Tod Leiweke also announced plans to reduce ticket prices and add family pricing to improve accessibility for fans.