{"id":545337,"date":"2026-04-07T10:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/545337\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:55:13","slug":"kraken-look-to-end-losing-streak-against-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/545337\/","title":{"rendered":"Kraken Look to End Losing Streak Against Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Kraken+Look+to+End+Losing+Streak+Against+Wild&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fkraken-look-to-end-losing-streak-against-wild%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d4d97027001.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Kraken and Wild clash in a crucial divisional matchup, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning.Seattle Today<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>      The Kraken and Wild will face off on April 7, 2026.Seattle&#8217;s current losing streak began on March 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Seattle Kraken<\/p>\n<p>An NHL expansion team that began play in the 2021-22 season, based in Seattle, Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild<\/p>\n<p>An NHL team based in St. Paul, Minnesota that has made the playoffs in 8 of the last 10 seasons.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Kraken+Look+to+End+Losing+Streak+Against+Wild&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fkraken-look-to-end-losing-streak-against-wild%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Mark Giordano, Kraken Captain<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThe Kraken are a talented team, we can&#8217;t take them lightly. We need to bring our best effort to get the win at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Kirill Kaprizov, Wild Forward<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Kraken and Wild will face off again on April 9, 2026 in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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