Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.

The 22-year-old's tally in the third period was his 11th goal of the season and fourth point in his past five games. Beniers is up to 27 points, 86 shots on goal and 43 blocks in 49 appearances this season.

Vince Dunn scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, and Eeli Tolvanen and Matty Beniers both scored in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday

(John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) defends against Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers (27) in front of Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thursday ...

Seattle will host San Jose for the third of four meetings this season, aiming for redemption after Tuesday's loss to the Ducks.

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The Kraken buzz that swept Seattle during the NHL playoffs two years ago is on mute right now, and that's because of how the roster was put together.

Hours after another rough outing in net, the Seattle Kraken waived playoff hero and former top-paid player Philipp Grubauer, with the purpose of assigning him to the minors.

Seattle, WA - The Seattle Kraken's recent success against Anaheim came to a halt as they fell 6-4 at home on Saturday night. The loss drops the Kraken to 9-4-1 all-time against the Ducks, including a 4-3-0 record at Climate Pledge Arena.

The Seattle Kraken hosted the Anaheim Ducks for their second game of a back-to-back. It was the Ducks who were victorious, 6-4.

Mason McTavish scored the tying goal early in the second period and assisted on Robby Fabbri’s go-ahead goal 4:35 later, sending the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

Kakko notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. Kakko has gone seven games without a goal, but he has six assists in that span. He continues to look like a natural fit on the Kraken's top line with Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz.