Ouch. The Seattle Kraken just got absolutely slammed, falling 5-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in a tough road matchup. That score stings, Emerald City, no doubt about it. We watched them fight, but it was a brutal night on the ice, period.
Barzal’s Long Road Back
Meanwhile, over in Anaheim, there’s a different kind of headline brewing for some other NHL fans: Mat Barzal is officially back in the lineup for the Islanders. He wrapped up their three-game California swing by hitting the ice after a long, tough battle “rebuilding his leg.” The skilled forward even led the morning skate, which is huge for them. Barzal told the media he’s feeling more optimistic about maintaining his strength and mobility than he has in a long, long time. The Islanders activated him, which meant Kyle MacLean got put on waivers. It’s good to see a player fight their way back like that.
Anaheim Test for the Isles
This game against the Ducks was set to be a real test for the Islanders, too. Anaheim rolled in with a 10-8-1 record, making them “theoretically the toughest foe” of the Islanders’ trip out west. For the Islanders, snagging two points and seeing Barzal get back into the flow healthy would make this entire California swing a successful one for them.
It’s a tough pill to swallow for us Kraken fans after that 5-1 loss. You just know our guys are already looking ahead, ready to shake this one off and bounce back hard. As for Barzal, here’s hoping he stays healthy and gets back to prime form. We’ll be keeping an eye on it all, but right now, that 5-1 still stings.
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Originally reported by Lighthouse Hockey.
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