Avalanche Defeats Kraken 5-2 in Colorado

The Seattle Kraken suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling 5-2 to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver, marking a difficult stretch for the team. Kaapo Kakko scored his first goal for the Kraken shortly after a faceoff, but the lead was short-lived as Colorado's Valeri Nichushkin equalized just 11 seconds later. Joel Kiviranta achieved a hat trick for the Avalanche, with two of his goals being empty-netters, showcasing a strong performance against a struggling Kraken defense. Meanwhile, Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 17 saves, helping Colorado secure their seventh win in nine games. The Kraken, now 15-18-2 overall, are grappling with offensive challenges, particularly following the absence of captain Jordan Eberle. The Avalanche, sitting at 20-15, continue to thrive with strong contributions from stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.