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Kraken's 2026-27 Schedule: Finland Trip & 13 Back-to-Backs
17 Jul
Summary
- The Kraken will play 13 back-to-back games in the 2026-27 season.
- Seattle heads to Finland for two games against Carolina Hurricanes.
- 11 of the first 24 games are against division rivals.
- 11 of the Kraken's first 24 games are against Pacific Division rivals.
The Seattle Kraken revealed their 2026-27 schedule, marked by a demanding 13 back-to-back game series. The team will embark on an international journey to Finland for the NHL Global Series, playing two games against the Carolina Hurricanes on November 12th and 14th. The regular season kicks off on October 1st in Calgary, with the home opener against the same opponent on October 4th.
Intense divisional play is a theme early on, as 11 of the Kraken's first 24 games will be against Pacific Division rivals. The schedule also includes 13 instances of playing on consecutive nights, testing the team's endurance throughout the season. Fan Appreciation Night is scheduled for April 3rd, occurring before the team's final four road games of the regular season.
The winter months, specifically December, January, and March, are heavily scheduled due to the Finland trip and an increased league-wide game count. The Kraken are slated to play 15 games in December and January, followed by 16 games in March. This 84-game season introduces two additional games for the league.
