Seattle’s high-scoring start draws attention early in season
Seattle owns a 4-2-0 record and has scored 26 goals, tied for second-most in the NHL through the early part of the season. Jared McCann and Kaapo Kakko lead the point production, with Chandler Stephenson, Vince Dunn, Frederick Gaudreau and Jordan Eberle also contributing. Daily Faceoff Live discussed whether the Kraken can sustain the offense and contend for the franchise's second playoff appearance.
Seattle has opened 2026-27 at 4-2-0, including a Sunday victory over Washington by 5-3. Close to the season’s two-week point, the Kraken share second place in NHL goals with 26. Jared McCann and Kaapo Kakko pace the club in points, while Chandler Stephenson, Vince Dunn, Frederick Gaudreau and Jordan Eberle have also chipped in.
On Daily Faceoff Live, Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton examined whether that scoring can last. Yaremchuk noted Seattle’s five-on-five scoring pace has exceeded Edmonton’s, while Hutton wondered if a lack of superstar finishers might matter as games tighten. The conversation also raised the possibility of a second playoff appearance in franchise history.
A sustained Kraken playoff push could lift Seattle sports fans and downtown businesses tied to game nights, while raising the franchise’s national profile. It may also draw more casual viewers to hockey in a market still building its NHL history. If the scoring fades, excitement could cool quickly, but an early surge may strengthen local engagement and give players a shared identity. The impact likely remains modest beyond the region unless the team contends deep into spring.