In a historic moment for the NHL, the Seattle Kraken secured their first-ever franchise playoff victory, defeating the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche, with a 3-1 win in Colorado. This tightly contested match saw the Kraken take 30 shots, while the Avalanche took 35. The Kraken went 0 for 3 on the powerplay, and the Avalanche went 0 for 2. Additionally, the Kraken threw 40 hits, compared to the Avalanche’s 29.
Goals from the Kraken came from Eeli Tolvanen, Alexander Wennberg, and Morgan Geekie, while Mikko Rantanen netted the lone goal for the Avalanche. Tolvanen, who was claimed off waivers by the Kraken earlier this season, scored the first-ever Seattle Kraken playoff goal, an impressive achievement for the young forward.
The Kraken’s Game 1 victory provides a significant boost for the team as they face the defending champions on their home turf, where they are considered the underdogs in the series. \
As the series progresses, the Kraken will aim to maintain their momentum and continue to challenge the Avalanche. The team’s historic first playoff win has undoubtedly energized the players and their fan base, as they look to win their first playoff series.
