Kraken Look to End Losing Streak Against Wild

Seattle hockey team hopes to snap 5-game slide in matchup with Minnesota

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:55am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and action broken down into overlapping angular shapes in the team colors of the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild.The Kraken and Wild clash in a crucial divisional matchup, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning.Seattle Today

The Seattle Kraken, currently on a 5-game losing streak, will take on the Minnesota Wild in a matchup of Western Conference NHL teams. The Kraken are looking to end their skid and get back on track against their divisional rivals.

Why it matters

The Kraken have struggled mightily in recent weeks, falling down the standings in the competitive Pacific Division. A win against the Wild could help turn their season around and build momentum heading into the final stretch.

The details

The Kraken have lost 5 consecutive games, including a pair of losses to the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. During this slide, the team has been outscored 18-9. The Wild, meanwhile, have won 3 of their last 5 games and sit in a playoff position in the Central Division.

  • The Kraken and Wild will face off on April 7, 2026.
  • Seattle's current losing streak began on March 29, 2026.

The players

Seattle Kraken

An NHL expansion team that began play in the 2021-22 season, based in Seattle, Washington.

Minnesota Wild

An NHL team based in St. Paul, Minnesota that has made the playoffs in 8 of the last 10 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“We know we need to turn things around quickly if we want to stay in the playoff race. This game against the Wild is a big opportunity for us.”

— Mark Giordano, Kraken Captain

“The Kraken are a talented team, we can't take them lightly. We need to bring our best effort to get the win at home.”

— Kirill Kaprizov, Wild Forward

What’s next

The Kraken and Wild will face off again on April 9, 2026 in Minnesota.

The takeaway

This game represents a crucial opportunity for the struggling Kraken to get back on track and keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Wild look to continue their strong season and widen the gap in the standings.