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The Kraken allowed three goals — a fourth just barely hugged the goal line — to the Edmonton Oilers and nearly came all the way back. And that was only Thursday’s first period.

Nineteen games into his NHL career, Berkly Catton still has not found the net. Five assists, but no goals. It annoys him, as it would anyone.

Stars 3, Kraken 2 at Climate Pledge Arena

Kraken coach Lane Lambert didn’t get the birthday performance he was hoping to see from his team starting a four-game road trip.

A night after a spirited overtime victory in St. Louis, the Kraken dropped yet another back-to-back finale in Dallas.

SEATTLE – A couple of weeks ago, Kraken rookie Berkly Catton found himself jostling for position on the ice with an opponent, unsure of who it was in the moment.

Sharks 6, Kraken 1 at Climate Pledge Arena

Kraken 3, Blackhawks 1 at Climate Pledge Arena

A Kraken team badly depleted by injuries trailed by a single goal after Tuesday’s first period at the Washington Capitals, which offered a sliver of hope. But just 1:33 into the second period, the Capitals had extended the lead to three goals.

Flyers 5, Kraken 2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena

Chandler Stephenson struck twice Thursday during a third straight overtime game for the Kraken, who have secured a standings point in all four games to start the 2025-26 season.

Cole Caufield’s second goal of Tuesday’s game won it for the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, 5-4, and the Kraken’s modest win streak to start the 2025-26 season ended as soon after they hit the road.

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Jason Botterill got to do the honors this time, informing the players who had to play their way onto a Kraken roster spot that their efforts had been rewarded. The first-year general manager summoned Berkly Catton, 19, and Ryan Winterton, 22, to give them some of the happiest news of their careers so far.

It’s official 19-year-old Berkly Catton, the third-highest scorer in the Western Hockey League last season, will start the NHL season with the Seattle Kraken.

SEATTLE – It’s one of the first questions – and really the only question that matters right now – for Berkly Catton.

SEATTLE – On Monday the Kraken brought back 23-year-old defenseman Ryker Evans, their second-ever draft pick in 2021, on a two-year deal with an average annual value of $2.05 million.

The Seattle Kraken’s breakneck Season 5, condensed by the NHL’s return to the Winter Olympics, will kick off at Climate Pledge Arena against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. The Kraken will host the Vegas Golden Knights that Saturday, then head out on a six-game road trip.

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