Kraken Heading to Finland for 2026 Global Series Showdown with Hurricanes
Mark your calendars, Seattle. The Kraken are about to take their show across the Atlantic. According to the NHL, Seattle will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Global Series, and that means hockey is coming to Finland. This is huge for the franchise, and for fans who want to see their team represent the Emerald City on the international stage.
What the Global Series Means
The NHL Global Series is the league's way of bringing hockey to passionate fans around the world. When the Kraken take on the Hurricanes in Finland, they will be ambassadors for the sport in a country that knows how to play. It is a chance for Joey Daccord, the guys on the blue line like Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn, and the forwards led by captain Jordan Eberle to showcase what Seattle hockey is all about. Not every team gets this opportunity, and the fact that it is happening in 2026 means we are still a bit away, but the anticipation is already building.
The Road Ahead
Right now, the Kraken are in the thick of a season where every game matters. With the stretch run in full swing, the focus is on what happens between now and the playoffs. The team will need to stay sharp, keep the chemistry tight, and make sure players like Matty Beniers, Jared McCann, and Chandler Stephenson are all firing on the same cylinders. That Finnish adventure will come later, but for now, it gives the squad something special to look forward to.
A Moment for Seattle
This is more than just a hockey game in another country. It is validation that the Kraken have arrived as a franchise worth watching globally. When you pull on that kelly green and blue jersey on an international stage, you are representing not just your team, but your city. Seattle has been waiting for moments like this since the franchise launched, and now it is here.
The Global Series announcement is official, and the Kraken will face the Hurricanes in Finland. Lock it in, mark the calendar, and get ready to watch Seattle hockey go global.
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