Kraken Look to End 3-Game Skid Against Panthers

Seattle Kraken visit Florida Panthers in Atlantic Division matchup

Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:10am

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The Seattle Kraken (31-29-9) will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they visit the Florida Panthers (34-32-3) in an interconference matchup on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Florida. The Kraken won the previous meeting between the teams 6-2 earlier this season.

Why it matters

Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning, with the Kraken trying to stay in the hunt in the Pacific Division and the Panthers trying to improve their standing in the Atlantic Division. This game could have significant implications for the postseason aspirations of both clubs.

The details

The Kraken have struggled of late, going 3-7-0 in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Panthers have been inconsistent, going 4-6-0 over the same stretch. The Kraken will need to find a way to slow down Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe, who has been on a tear lately with 5 goals and 3 assists in his last 10 games. On the other side, the Kraken will look to Vince Dunn and Kaapo Kakko to provide offensive production to help end their losing streak.

  • The teams previously met on an unspecified date earlier this season, with the Kraken winning 6-2.
  • This matchup will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. EDT in Sunrise, Florida.

The players

Carter Verhaeghe

A forward for the Florida Panthers who has been on a hot streak lately, scoring 5 goals and adding 3 assists in his last 10 games.

Vince Dunn

A defenseman for the Seattle Kraken who leads the team in points with 11 goals and 30 assists.

Kaapo Kakko

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who has scored 4 goals and added 4 assists in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to slow down Verhaeghe and the rest of the Panthers' offense if we want to end this losing streak.”

— Dave Hakstol, Head Coach, Seattle Kraken

“This is a big game for us as we try to improve our position in the Atlantic Division. We need to come out strong and take advantage of playing at home.”

— Andrew Brunette, Interim Head Coach, Florida Panthers

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain valuable ground in their respective division playoff races. The Kraken and Panthers will meet again on April 5th in Seattle to complete the season series.

The takeaway

This interconference matchup between the Kraken and Panthers has significant playoff implications for both teams. The Kraken will need to find a way to slow down the Panthers' top scorers, while the Panthers will look to take advantage of playing at home to improve their standing in the Atlantic Division.