Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.

Kakko provided an assist, fired two shots on net and added two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.

Kakko spent Christmas in Seattle at Tolvanen’s house, although the newly acquired winger fielded inquiries from several other Kraken players. The Finns last played together in 2019, so they had a lot to catch up on, sharing “dumb” summer stories and reflecting on their shared history.

The Seattle Kraken finished their first road trip of 2025 Thursday night in Winnipeg, facing the Jets and top goalie Connor Hellebuyck.Matty Beniers netted the Kraken's first and only goal against Hellebuyck in the first period,

Beniers scored his eighth goal of the season on his only shot and went plus-1 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Amid a brutal stretch of play, the New York Rangers shook up their roster in December with a pair of major trades. The Rangers dealt their captain, defenseman Jacob Trouba, to the Anaheim Ducks on Dec. 6 for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

“All the Finnish guys know each other, like, somehow,” Kakko said.

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday.

On a night when a number of younger franchise players starred, the Kraken finish achingly just short of earning a standings point. Beniers line stays hot

The Jets, facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit with time dwindling down, ignited their comeback engine, scoring with a dramatic late surge in the third period to steal a 2-1 victory from the Kraken in a thrilling finish on Thursday,

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand, right, celebrates his his goal with center Matty Beniers (10 ... Barnes) BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey ...