Man, talk about a gut punch to kick off the new season! Your Seattle Kraken just got absolutely lit up by the Vegas Golden Knights, taking a brutal 6-2 loss right out of the gate. We’re only a week into the 2026-27 NHL season, and while it’s super early and results can be random, that kind of performance definitely leaves a first impression, doesn’t it?
That 6-2 Scoreline Against Vegas? Yeah, It’s Not a Typo
Okay, so let’s talk about that Vegas game. Six goals against us? Ouch. It’s only one game, and the article doesn’t give us all the details or a specific grade for our boys, but a 6-2 thumping from a division rival is never what you want to see, especially this early in the season. We’ve been waiting all offseason, and to see our squad get that kind of treatment in their first taste of action? It’s a wake-up call, and it’s one the Emerald City faithful are gonna be talking about. We know it’s early, and the article even points out that the first week can produce random results, especially with a shortened training camp and preseason. But still, you gotta wonder if this is a sign of things to come or just a blip. The boys need to tighten things up, fast.
Elsewhere in the League, Some Teams Are Feeling Good (Others, Not So Much)
While we’re all sitting here scratching our heads about that Kraken result, other teams around the league are getting their early season report cards. Take the **Anaheim Ducks**, for example. After a chaotic offseason and using up all their cap space re-signing their own guys, expectations weren’t sky-high. But they’ve jumped out to a 2-0-0 start through Wednesday’s games! Leo Carlsson, their $15 million per year man, has been electric with five points in two games. The article gives them an “A,” which is wild considering the doubts. They may have overpaid him following an offer sheet from Philadelphia, but he’s the type of top-line center you won’t mind overpaying, just entering his prime.
Over in Boston, the **Bruins** are holding a “C+” grade. Goalie Jeremy Swayman, who masked a lot of defensive flaws last year, is already back at it with a .914 save percentage through three starts. JJ Peterka has made a nice first impression with two goals in his first four games, while James Hagens is off to a promising start with a pair of goals as well. These guys are big X-factors due to their offensive upside.
Then there are the **Buffalo Sabres**. They lost Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch over the summer and didn’t really replace them, so regression was a real concern. But they’ve started strong, winning two of their first three games, and through Wednesday have mostly pushed play with a league-high 65.8 expected goals share during 5-on-5 play. That’s an “A” for them, proving that early season worries don’t always translate immediately.
On the flip side, the **Calgary Flames** are looking rough. With an “F” grade after their first three games, it sounds like it’s going to be a very long season there, thanks to an extensive rebuild that’s left their roster without much offensive talent, with Matthew Coronato mentioned specifically. That puts our 6-2 loss into perspective; it could be worse, right?
It’s just the first week, folks. A lot can happen, and a lot *will* happen. But that 6-2 loss to Vegas for our Kraken? It’s a statement, and not the kind we wanted. The challenge now is to bounce back from this early hit. We need to see what this team is really made of next time they hit the ice. Let’s hope they take that “random results” part of the early season to heart and turn this ship around, because the Emerald City is ready to cheer, but we need something to cheer about.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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