Kraken Aim to Embrace 'Playoff Mentality' in Critical Stretch

Seattle sits 6 points back of 2nd wild card in Western Conference

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:38am

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The Seattle Kraken, currently 4-10-2 in their past 16 games, are looking to embrace a 'playoff mentality' as they enter a critical stretch in their season. The team sits 6 points back of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference standings.

Why it matters

The Kraken are in danger of missing the playoffs after making the postseason last year. This late-season push will be crucial in determining whether they can secure a playoff berth and continue their momentum from last season.

The details

The Kraken have struggled mightily in recent weeks, going just 4-10-2 in their past 16 games. This has dropped them 6 points back of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference standings, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy. The team is now looking to embrace a 'playoff mentality' and ramp up their intensity and focus as they try to make a late-season push.

  • The Kraken have gone 4-10-2 in their past 16 games.

The players

Seattle Kraken

An NHL hockey team based in Seattle, Washington.

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What they’re saying

“We have to embrace that playoff mentality right now. The intensity has to be there, the focus has to be there, and we have to find a way to win games.”

— Jordan Eberle, Forward, Seattle Kraken

The takeaway

The Kraken's late-season struggles have put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, but the team is determined to embrace a 'playoff mentality' and ramp up their intensity and focus in order to make a late push and secure a postseason berth.