The Kings Just Ended Seattle's Season and Nobody Saw It Coming
Well, that's one way to get knocked out of playoff contention. The LA Kings clinched their playoff berth with a win against the Kraken on April 14, and Seattle's postseason dreams went up in smoke in the process. This is the stuff that stings for weeks.
Another Loss at Home
The Kraken couldn't get it done when it mattered most. Los Angeles came into T-Mobile Arena and took care of business, securing their playoff spot in the process. For a Seattle team that's been fighting all season, this is the kind of gut punch that defines whether a year is remembered as a building block or a setback.
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It was a wild Sunday across the NHL. The St. Louis Blues absolutely dominated the Minnesota Wild, scoring five unanswered goals in a massive comeback victory. Meanwhile, the Kings weren't the only team clinching spots. The Flyers finally got themselves into the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20, pulling off a shootout win against the Hurricanes. The Sabres took the Atlantic Division title by topping the Blackhawks, and the Ducks punched their ticket to October for the first time in eight years.
For the Kraken, though? This was about survival, and they came up short when the moment arrived. That's the hockey business in April.
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