The Kraken are new to this whole playoff thing, but the rule of thumb for making a deep run (unless you’re the Avalanche) is to have a goalie who can cover up other deficiencies.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/17/avalanche-seattle-kraken-predictions-playoff-series-scouting-report/

The Kraken have an 8-2 record over their last ten games, while the Oilers are 6-3-1 with three straight wins.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/01/nhl-best-bets-kraken-vs-oilers-game-picks/

The Kraken have conceded 239 goals while scoring 272 for a +33 scoring differential.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/kraken-host-the-blackhawks-in-western-conference-play-6823938

The Kraken have gone 20-7-3 in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/kraken-look-to-keep-win-streak-alive-visit-the-golden-knights-6835113

The Kraken have surprisingly outperformed the Flames, which is somewhat unexpected in just their second NHL season.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/01/nhl-best-bets-flames-vs-kraken-game-picks/

The Kraken snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over Florida on Tuesday night and followed up by overpowering the outmatched Blackhawks.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/12/blue-jackets-blow-5-goal-lead-in-3rd-rebound-to-beat-maple-leafs-6-5-in-ot/

The Kraken won 3-2 in overtime in the previous matchup.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/colorado-seattle-square-off-with-series-tied-2-2-6903030

The Kraken won their first-ever playoff series by knocking off the Avalanche in seven games.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/01/kraken-topple-defending-champion-avalanche-in-game-7/