Podcasts about Seattle Kraken

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on Dec. 14th, from a 3-1 Seattle Kraken loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everett Fitzhugh's conversation with Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of the December 14th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton for the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 14th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on Dec. 14th, from a 3-1 Seattle Kraken loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colorado Avalanche extend their home win streak to 11 as they beat the Nashville Predators 4-2. Up next they take on the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Sabres vs. Kraken NHL Betting Odds & Picks, 12/14/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

Everett Fitzhugh's conversation with Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of the December 12th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton for the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth on Dec. 12th at the Delta Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on Dec. 12th, from a 5-3 Seattle Kraken loss to the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Utah Mammoth 5-3 on Dec. 12th at the Delta Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Benton with the Dec. 12 drop of Kraken This Morning, ahead of the 6pm PT matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth. Mike is joined by Mammoth radio play by play voice Mike Folta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert and HERO Sports contributor Sam Herder to break down last weekend's action — including the major upset of North Dakota State — and preview the next four games in the FCS playoffs, featuring upcoming matchups for both Montana and Montana State. (3:20)Next, Geoff Safford is joined by the man behind the glass, Hayden Smith, for a conversation on the Brawl of the Wild on the ice, the Seattle Kraken, and the latest storylines from around the NHL. (34:03)

Everett Fitzhugh's conversation with Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of the December 10th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton for the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 10th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken beat the Kings 3-2 (OT) on Dec. 10th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from goaltender Anton Forsberg following a 3-2 overtime loss against the Seattle Kraken.

With a third of the season (nearly) in the books, join in for this collection of (fairly) learned hockey media minds, as the host rountables with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers and Andrew John, and Blake Arthur of KESQ.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today's podcast, I talked about whether the Oilers are actually turning the corner, playing down to competition, some love for Vasily Podkolzin, and much more.We were having a fun handful of days before last night's loss to the Sabres, weren't we? After demolishing the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets, Oilers fans were feeling pretty good about where the team was at. Unfortunately, feeling better about the team made last night's loss to the Buffalo Sabres land like a Looney Tunes-style anvil on the head. Despite being the better team, the Oilers were outworked for most of the first two periods, setting up another incredibly frustrating loss. And what started as a day filled with hope ended in a disappointing finish that should have been avoided from the start. Getting one point was nice, but missing out on the second sure looks like a problem.Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating from Dooks, then closed out the podcast with another round of voicemails. The voicemail was hilarious again this week, and everyone's takes were all over the map and very fun to listen to. The voicemail is my favourite way to wrap up the show and give everyone a chance to share their thoughts. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode. Having all of you in the mix makes the show so much better.Want to leave a voicemail for next week's show? Do it here!

The forecast has been ugly for this week, as the Seattle Kraken have found themselves in the middle of Losing Streak Camille. That's what the guys are calling it, now that all weather systems get named… naming losing streaks also feels necessary. Anyway, lots of talk about what has been going wrong for the Kraken and how they can fix it. Plus, Seattle Torrent talk, Food for Thought, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Dec. 8th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton for the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild on Dec. 8th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everett Fitzhugh's conversation with Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of the December 8th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time that Moritz Seider got more serious consideration for Norris Trophy votes...or maybe an even bigger trophy? Tune in as we begin by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their crazy shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, including production from Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, James van Riesmdyk, Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, and others, a lack of goaltending from both Talbot and Merzlikins, blown leads and more from Todd McLellan's squad (4:00). Next, the Red Wings' bounceback win over the Seattle Kraken, including an all 2003 Draft Class goal from Emmitt Finnie, Nate Danielson, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Larkin and Danielson both returning after being hit by pucks, John Gibson hanging on for the win, and Andrew Copp, JVR, and Patrick Kane (in a classic Showtime moment called by Ken Daniels) leading the scoring charge. Also, notes on McLellan's team's offensive metrics, upcoming games, & more (16:00). We then take a look at Moritz Seider both by the eye test and the numbers this season, whether he deserves serious Norris Trophy consideration behind Cale Makar and alongside players like Morrissey, Werenski, Heiskanen, and others, how he's helped Simon Edvinsson excel, and whether MVP voting is crazy to think about (29:20). After that, Sebastian Cossa, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and the Grand Rapids Griffins' record start in the AHL (as well as Rudy Guimond's QMJHL accolades) (39:30), and NHL news including a Quinn Hughes update, Erik Gustafsson trade rumors and what Steve Yzerman might demand in return, and a potential longshot trade target in Phillip Danault (43:10). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (54:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Prashanth's Article: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/building-moritz-seiders-mvp-case

Mike Benton with the Kraken This Morning episode for Dec. 8, with an oncoming matchup at Climate Pledge Arena between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild, and joined by Wild radio play by play voice Joe O'Donnell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live with Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton!We start Monday's show with another edition of Man of the Weekend. There were some big performances from teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers — but which players impressed Hutts and Tyler the most?Quinn Hughes trade rumours continued to swirl over the weekend. Could the Canucks make a deal with the Devil(s) and unite all three Hughes brothers on one team?Speaking of New Jersey, the Devils and Seattle Kraken are both on five-game slides that have knocked them out of playoff spots. Which team's slump is more concerning?Jesse Montano from Guerilla Sports joins the show for The All 32 to talk about the NHL's top team, the Colorado Avalanche.We discuss the Avs' goalie tandem, the Central Division fight, Nathan MacKinnon, and the potential for a postseason showdown between the Avs and Stars.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Everett Fitzhugh's conversation with Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of the December 6th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton for the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 6th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Dec. 6th at Climate Pledge Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Wings vs. Kraken NHL Betting Odds & Picks, 12/6/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

It's Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today's podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers' demolition of the Seattle Kraken, line combos, some injury updates, line combos, and much more.We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a delicious debate about NHL players participating in the Olympics after a cryptic message from Bill Daly basically opened the door for missing the tournament unless Italy gets its rink done. Whether you're hearing about the rink being too small or that it wasn't even ready in the first place, there's some smoke around the idea that the NHL doesn't want its players to participate and is using this as an out. Shifting gears, the guys looked at last night's 9-4 win over the Seattle Kraken and how badly everyone needed that win. From the players to the fans, having the boys crank out their first massive win of the year gave everyone a chance to exhale a little bit. From the big dogs (McDavid, Draisaitl, Nuge, and Hyman) cashing in 12 points to the way Matt Savoie could have had a hat trick himself, there were plenty of of positives to take away from one of the most fun games of the season. Finally, we wrapped up the Friday episode of ONR with another round of Ask the Idiots, betting talk for our friends at bet365, and Hot and Cold Performers to look back on the week that was. With the 2025-26 season well underway, the guys spent the bulk of the Friday episode moving through a range of topics, some related to the Oilers and others not, but that's what happens when the team is playing as poorly as they have been.Checkout the brand new TNN YoutTbe channel!drop a link in the podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to the Brand New The Sauce With Ryder & Lisa YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/@thesaucewithryderandlisa?si=hojCkE4S1rFoSnbvSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Swiss Donair: https://swissdonair.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Oilers finally erupted offensively in a massive win over the Seattle Kraken, and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! For the first time all season, the offence looked dangerous — is this the spark they've been waiting for?   The boys dive into what clicked, what little went wrong, and why last night felt different. Then it's full speed ahead as Edmonton gets set to welcome in Hustler's Jets for their next matchup. Can the Oilers build on this momentum?   All that and plenty more on another jam-packed edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

We cover the top 8 stories of the week in the Ocho. 1. Seahawks at Falcons 2. Week 14 got underway last night 3. It's Conference Championship week! 4. All eyes are on Selection Sunday 5. UW faces USC on the hardwood 6. Oilers dominate the Kraken 7. MLB winter meetings 8. KJR broadcast weekend :30- MLB Winter meetings get underway on Sunday - What will happen at 2nd base? - The possibilities of bringing Jorge Polanco back - Do not overpay for Brendan Donovan! :45- The Big Ten Championship is this weekend- can we get an epic matchup between the two best teams in the country? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everett Fitzhugh's conversation with Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of the December 4th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton for the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 4 at Rogers Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Edmonton Oilers 9-4 on Dec. 4 at Rogers Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Oilersnation Everyday, Tyler is joined by guest co-host Ryder from The Sauce as they break down the Edmonton Oilers' massive 9–4 win over the Seattle Kraken. It was a full-on point night at Rogers Place, with nearly everyone finding the scoresheet. Connor McDavid led the charge with his 13th career NHL hat trick as part of a four-point night, while Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins all recorded multi-point performances as well. Calvin Pickard picked up the win between the pipes, stopping 28 of 32 shots.We'll run through the full scoring summary, including two goals from youngster Matt Savoie, and dive into the key moments that swung the momentum firmly in Edmonton's favour.Later on, Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show to help preview tomorrow's matchup between the Oilers and Jets. After that, we'll roll through our Bet365 weekend betting picks before bringing on Oilersnation writer Caprice St. Pierre to get her thoughts on the recent top-six shuffle, the ongoing goaltending situation, and more.All that and more on Oilersnation Everyday!FAMILY FEUD SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWL_28JO4YGvpTZ0LMyZycP7zaZqIjEMPo05MIVF3EcpxdCA/viewform?usp=headerWebsite: https://oilersnation.com/https://twitter.com/OilersNation/ https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom/ https://www.facebook.com/OilersNation/https://www.instagram.com/oilersnationdotcomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@oilersnation SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

The Edmonton Oilers thumped the Seattle Kraken by a score of 9-4 on Thursday night including a hat-trick from Connor McDavid. Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick & Rob Brown break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Oilersnation Everyday, Tyler Yaremchuk and Jay Downton get you set for the Oilers' matchup against the Seattle Kraken. Edmonton is coming off a tight 1–0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, while the Kraken haven't played since their last meeting with the Oilers — a game that got a little heated thanks to Mason Marchment. We'll go through the lineup report, projected starters, and everything you need to know heading into puck drop.We'll also be joined by former Oilers defenseman Jason Demers, who'll share his thoughts on Edmonton's season so far, what he's seeing from the team defensively, and where he stands on the ongoing goaltender trade rumours.Next up, Cabbie joins the show! The newest member of The Nation Network has launched his brand-new show Off The Roster, and we'll chat with him about joining the network, how the project came together, some classic stories from over the years, and his take on the current Oilers.Finally, we'll wrap things up with our Bet365 Gameday Betting Challenge, breaking down the best plays for tonight's game.Tap in for a packed pregame show and get ready for Oilers vs. Kraken!Website: https://oilersnation.com/https://twitter.com/OilersNation/ https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom/ https://www.facebook.com/OilersNation/https://www.instagram.com/oilersnationdotcomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@oilersnation SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live with Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton!We start the show with the grounded Jets, who fell to the Habs in a shootout—marking their sixth loss in seven games. Without Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg's dip in scoring and defensive structure has become glaring. Can the Jets survive the injury to their Vezina goaltender?There's growing concern about the Olympic rink in Milan. If the facilities fall short of NHL standards, could the league actually pull out of the Games?The guys then predict this year's Vezina finalists. Will young netminders like Spencer Knight and Jesper Wallstedt crack the ballot, or will veterans like Andrei Vasilevskiy continue to dominate?David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period joins the show for the Insider Notebook to discuss the Kiefer Sherwood trade watch, the Seattle Kraken's surprising start, and a potential dark-horse landing spot for Quinn Hughes.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Bump and Stacy are joined by Jim Bowden of the Athletic and MLB Network Radio to discuss all things Mariners. They talk about the MLB Winter meetings going on right now, the top free agent targets for the Mariners and other teams, and much more. Bump talks about what he wants to see more from Sam Darnold, who is quietly having a great season on offense for the Hawks, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk to Kate Shefte from the Seattle Times about the up and down season the Seattle Kraken are having. They talk about the high number of overtime games, injury updates, and much more. And they round out the show by telling you What you Need To Know.

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down the Oilers' disappointing shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild. They'll dive into what went wrong, what (if anything) went right, and what absolutely needs to change heading into the next game. Plus… why on earth didn't the Oilers draft Wallstedt? The guys revisit that question after last night's performance.   Then it's time to look ahead as Edmonton gets set to welcome the Seattle Kraken tomorrow night. Lineups, expectations, keys to the game — all that and plenty more on The Oil Stream!   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

- SCOTT EKLUND (Dawgman247) joins us on National Signing Day and the Dawgs have landed a big recruit in Trez Davis. Scott gives us all the details on the newest Husky recruiting class. Where is the local talent going or has it been a down year in the state? :30- AL KINISKY (Kraken Audio Network Color Analyst) The Kraken haven't played since Saturday, but they're back at it tomorrow in Edmonton who had their number when the teams met last time. Can they get vengeance tomorrow? What's up with the power play and how can we fix it? Any injury updates? :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are looking ahead since it's Hump Day and the Seahawks face the Falcons on Sunday, plus it's National Signing Day, so we have to talk Dawgs with our Husky guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday afternoon, and there's a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today's episode, the guys discussed the Oilers' upcoming home stand, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' return, Connor Clattenburg sticking with the big club, and much more.We kicked off the Tuesday episode of ONR with a delicious debate about what everyone needs to see from their five-game home stand. With some home games on the schedule for the next week and change, the guys walk through their expectations for this run and whether they can use it to turn the corner. Even if it's not a specific win total, everyone on the podcast just wants the boys to play at a level they're capable of. Changing gears, we looked at Saturday's win over the Seattle Kraken and how the Oilers' big dogs made all the difference. Starting with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' impactful return, the Oilers' longest tenured player was all over the place, and he made an immediate impact with the GWG and an assist while also playing in all situations. We also looked at Edmonton's big four, all getting a goal and an assist in what was one of their most complete wins of the season. Finally, we wrapped up the Tuesday episode of ONR with another round of Baggedmilk's Trivia, including some Oilers vs. Minnesota-specific questions ahead of tonight's game. If you listened to the last three editions of BM's trivia, you'll know that BM was way off on one of the questions, which prompted Liam to take on the role of trivia marshal and auditor. Did Baggedmilk get his questions right? You'll have to listen to find out for surSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Swiss Donair: https://swissdonair.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, the fellas break down the Oilers' impressive 4–0 shutout win over the Seattle Kraken from the weekend. They'll go around the room sharing what they liked, what they didn't, and what truly stood out in one of the team's strongest performances of the season.   Then it's time to shift the focus to tonight — as the Oilers kick off a five-game homestand against the red-hot Minnesota Wild. The boys will preview every angle of the matchup: lineup thoughts, key players, matchups to watch, and what Edmonton needs to do to keep the momentum rolling.   Gager and Kass also share some stories from their playing days, before offering some first-date tips!   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

Brenden Escott welcomes the voice of the Edmonton Oilers, Cam Moon, for a lively breakdown of the team's emphatic 4–0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. From the precision passing to rock-solid goaltending, Brenden and Cam relive the best moments of the shutout and dig into what's clicking for the Oil heading into December. Then, they turn the page to tomorrow's showdown with the Minnesota Wild—the first test in a five-game homestand at Rogers Place. With insights from the booth and plenty of Oil Country energy, this is the perfect primer for fans gearing up for a big week of hockey. Tune in and get set for puck drop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott fires up the Monday edition of Inside Sports with a burst of energy, breaking down the Edmonton Oilers' dominant 4–0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. From Nuge's magic to Skinner slamming the door, Brenden recaps all the key moments, momentum swings, and standout performances that have Oil Country buzzing. If you missed the game—or just want to relive a statement win—you'll get the full story right here, along with Brenden's sharp insight on what this could mean for the Oilers heading into a crucial December stretch. Tune in and get caught up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 win over the Kraken of Seattle Introduction: In the latest episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast, hosts David Staples and Kurt Levin delve into the Edmonton Oilers' much-anticipated 4-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken. This win comes at a crucial time for the team, signaling a potential turning point in their season. Join us as we explore key takeaways from the game, highlighting standout performances and what it means for the Oilers moving forward. Main Content: Setting the Scene: The Oilers' Need for a Win The Oilers entered this game with a palpable sense of urgency. As David noted, they were a desperate team looking to secure a victory after a string of inconsistent performances. Kurt echoed this sentiment, observing that the team's determination was evident from the first period, as they played with a level of intensity that had been missing in prior matches. Defensive Improvements: A Shift in Strategy One of the most striking aspects of the Oilers' performance was their improved defensive strategy. David pointed out that the team maintained a key player high in the offensive zone throughout the game. This strategy was exemplified by Matt Savoyie who effectively halted a dangerous rush early on. The Oilers seemed more disciplined, resisting the urge to overcommit to offense, a shift that was crucial to their success. Kurt added that the gap between forwards and defensemen shrank significantly, which contributed to a more cohesive defensive unit. This connection allowed for more effective puck movement and minimized turnovers, leading to a more controlled game. Key Player Highlights: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Stuart Skinner Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, returning from an injury, was a standout performer. Kurt praised his versatility, highlighting his contributions on both offense and defense. With a goal and an assist, Nugent-Hopkins showcased his ability to impact all facets of the game. David emphasized how crucial his presence is, especially when paired with talented veterans like Matthias Janmark and Adam Henrique. Together, they pose a formidable challenge for opposing teams, especially after facing the top lines of McDavid and Draisaitl. In addition to Nugent-Hopkins, goaltender Stuart Skinner made significant contributions to the Oilers' victory. David noted his improved technique, particularly his ability to "move and set" effectively in the crease. Throughout the game, Skinner displayed impressive puck-tracking skills, making key saves during critical moments, including a tense five-on-three situation that could have shifted the momentum. Looking at the Standings: A Competitive Western Conference As the Oilers look to build on this victory, they find themselves in a tightly contested Western Conference. David highlighted that despite their struggles, the standings reveal a unique parity this season, with only a few points separating the teams in the Pacific Division. This competitive landscape means that a winning streak could quickly change the Oilers' fortunes as they vie for a playoff spot. Conclusion: The Oilers' 4-0 win over the Seattle Kraken serves as a reminder of the team's potential when they play with discipline and determination. Key players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Stuart Skinner stepped up to lead the charge, showcasing the depth and talent within the roster. Moving forward, consistency will be paramount for the Oilers as they aim to capitalize on this victory and climb the standings in a competitive conference.