NHL Quarter Mark Shockers: Which Teams Are Surpassing Expectations—and Which Are Crashing Hard?
Advertisement
Seattle Kraken: B+
The Kraken have amassed a very impressive 28 points in 23 games to open this season, overcoming a variety of key injuries to Jared McCann, both of their best defenders (Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour) and their starting goaltender. Lane Lambert has Seattle playing lockdown defensive hockey, and some of its youngest players — Matty Beniers and Shane Wright — have been key drivers of those defensive results. The Kraken haven’t given an opponent an easy game yet this season, which could make them dangerous in the Western Conference playoff race. — Thomas Drance
Post Comment