Kings Edge Kraken in Seattle’s Season Finale

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-5 in Seattle’s season finale, with Samuel Helenius scoring twice and David Rittich making 28 saves. The Kings matched a franchise record with their 48th win and clinched their 17th road victory, securing a first-round playoff matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. Seattle, finishing as the fourth-worst team in the Western Conference, concluded their season with fewer than 20 home wins for the second consecutive year. The Kraken rallied with three unanswered goals in the third period but ultimately fell short. After trading key players, Seattle showed late-season improvement, which could serve as a springboard for next year. Injuries and poor special teams play were also factors in the Kraken missing the playoffs.