Seattle Kraken Reflect on Disappointing Season Finale

Kraken players and coaches share their thoughts after the team's final regular-season game

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and ice broken down into abstract shapes and planes of color, capturing the energy and motion of the sport.The Kraken's season-ending loss reflects the team's struggles to find cohesion and consistency throughout the year.Seattle Today

The Seattle Kraken closed out their 2025-26 NHL regular season with a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on April 17, 2026. In a series of post-game interviews, Kraken players like Jordan Eberle and Victor Östman, as well as head coach Lane Lambert, discussed the team's struggles and looked ahead to the offseason.

Why it matters

The Kraken's disappointing end to the season comes after high expectations for the team following their expansion debut in 2021-22. The interviews provide insight into the players' and coaches' perspectives on the team's performance and what they hope to improve on going forward.

The details

The Kraken were shut out 2-0 by the Avalanche in their final game of the season. In the post-game interviews, Eberle, Östman, and Lambert shared their thoughts on the team's struggles, with Eberle noting the team's inability to generate offense and Östman reflecting on his first NHL start. Lambert acknowledged the team's shortcomings and said they would need to make improvements in the offseason.

  • The Kraken played their final regular-season game against the Colorado Avalanche on April 17, 2026.
  • The team also lost 4-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights on April 16, 2026, in their second-to-last game of the season.

The players

Jordan Eberle

A veteran forward who has played for the Kraken since their inaugural season in 2021-22.

Victor Östman

A young goaltender who made his first NHL start in the Kraken's final game of the season.

Lane Lambert

The head coach of the Seattle Kraken, who has been with the team since their expansion debut.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't generate enough offense tonight. It's been a tough season, but we'll have to regroup and come back stronger next year.”

— Jordan Eberle, Kraken Forward

“It was a great experience to get my first NHL start, even though the result wasn't what we wanted. I'll use this as motivation to keep working hard and earn more opportunities.”

— Victor Östman, Kraken Goaltender

“We have some things to address in the offseason, both in terms of our roster and our overall approach. The goal is to come back next year and be a more competitive team.”

— Lane Lambert, Kraken Head Coach

What’s next

The Kraken will now turn their attention to the offseason, where they will look to make roster changes and adjustments to improve the team for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The Kraken's disappointing end to the 2025-26 season highlights the need for the team to make significant improvements in the offseason, both in terms of player personnel and overall strategy, in order to become a more competitive team and meet the high expectations of their fanbase.