Seattle Kraken fall to Jets 6-2 for 9th loss in 10 games

The Kraken's playoff hopes take another hit with their fifth straight loss.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:04am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking a hockey game down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of navy blue, teal, and crimson red, capturing the Kraken's inability to find consistency and win critical games.The Kraken's playoff hopes take another hit as their recent struggles are reflected in a cubist, fragmented depiction of their latest loss to the Jets.Seattle Today

The Seattle Kraken suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, extending their losing streak to five games and dropping their record to 9 losses in their last 10 games. Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer left the game in the second period with an undisclosed injury after allowing 3 goals on 18 shots. The loss dealt a major blow to Seattle's playoff aspirations in the Western Conference wild-card race.

Why it matters

The Kraken have struggled mightily over the past month, plummeting down the standings and putting their postseason chances in serious jeopardy. This latest defeat highlights the team's inability to find consistency and win critical games as they fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The details

The Jets were led by strong offensive performances from Kyle Connor, who scored twice, as well as Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Vilardi, who each had a goal and an assist. Mark Scheifele also registered 3 assists, including his 900th career NHL point. For the Kraken, Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored the team's 2 goals, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jets' onslaught.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Philipp Grubauer

The Seattle Kraken's starting goaltender, who left the game in the second period with an undisclosed injury.

Kyle Connor

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who scored two goals in the game.

Jonathan Toews

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who had a goal and an assist.

Gabriel Vilardi

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who had a goal and an assist.

Mark Scheifele

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who registered 3 assists, including his 900th career NHL point.

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What’s next

The Kraken will visit the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, as they look to end their losing streak and keep their playoff hopes alive.

The takeaway

The Kraken's recent struggles have put their playoff aspirations in serious jeopardy, and this latest defeat against the Jets is a devastating blow that highlights the team's inability to find consistency and win critical games down the stretch.