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Final Buzzer: 7th Seed for Now
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PREVIEWING THE PACIFIC: Seattle Kraken - The Hockey News Vegas
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Kraken clinch first playoff berth, beat Coyotes 4-2
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Hakstol: Kraken to continue with same group in leadership, no
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Dave Hakstol finishes third in NHL coach of year voting; Boston's
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NHL Draft - At #2 Overall, the Seattle Kraken select Matty Beniers
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Kraken rookies Wright, Beniers ready for season debut
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Kraken Sound: Matty Beniers - Apr. 22, 2023 Morning Skate
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Garbage' hit knocks Kraken's Matty Beniers out of NHL All-Star
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Kraken open second training camp looking to make strides forward
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Beniers grows from rookie to leader for playoff-bound Kraken
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