Seattle Kraken ELIMINATED
Pacific Division, Western Conference
Current Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF | PTS % | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 79 | 226 | 263 | -37 | 48.2% |
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Playoff Probabilities
Based on 100,000 simulations run on Apr 17, 2026
Analysis
Summary
The Seattle Kraken have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, sitting at 75 points with six games remaining and a 0.0% playoff probability. Even a perfect finish would not be enough to reach the projected Western Conference cutoff of 89 points, officially ending their postseason hopes.
Record and Recent Performance
Seattle’s 32-33-11 record (75 points in 76 games) translates to a 49.3% points percentage, a clear step below the playoff bar in the West. Their -31 goal differential (212 goals for, 243 against) reflects season-long issues suppressing chances and protecting leads, and their overall team strength rating of 40.4% — including 43.1% at home and 38.8% on the road — ranks well behind postseason-caliber clubs. A 20.0% recent form rating underscores how sharply things have tailed off down the stretch, removing any late-season surge scenario that might have complicated the race.
The Competition
The Western Conference wildcard race has surged beyond Seattle’s reach, with the cutline currently held by the Los Angeles Kings at 83 points and projected to finish at 89.0. Edmonton (87 points, 97.3% playoff odds), Anaheim (87, 95.2%), Utah (86, 97.5%), and Vegas (86, 94.0%) have effectively locked up spots, while LAK, Nashville (82), San Jose (81), Winnipeg (80), and St. Louis (78) are still mathematically alive. Even the teams directly ahead of Seattle — St. Louis at 78 and Winnipeg at 80 — project well above the Kraken’s 81.1-point finish, illustrating how much ground Seattle ceded over the course of the season.
Remaining Schedule
The Kraken have six games left, evenly split between home and road, with an opponent strength of 55.2% — slightly above the league average of 52.9% — making this an average-to-tough closing slate. They’re projected to earn about 6.1 more points, which would bring them to roughly 81 points, still eight shy of the expected playoff cutoff. Even sweeping all six games to reach 87 points would likely leave them short, given the cluster of teams already in the mid-to-high 80s with games in hand.
Outlook
With elimination confirmed, the final stretch becomes about evaluation and momentum rather than standings. Seattle’s sub-50% points pace, negative goal differential, and declining late-season form point to structural issues that must be addressed in the offseason. The focus now shifts to finishing competitively, identifying core pieces, and recalibrating for a much tighter push in 2026-27.
Bandwagon Options
Your team's playoff hopes are fading — here are some teams worth cheering for:
Carolina Hurricanes
Metropolitan · Eastern| W | L | OTL | PTS | Diff | Str | Playoff | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | +56 | 65.8% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
If you want to jump on a true contender, Carolina is easy to love. They roll four lines, pressure relentlessly, and feel like a deeper, more finished version of what Seattle has tried to build. Watching Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov drive play every night makes for stress-free, high-quality playoff hockey.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Atlantic · Eastern| W | L | OTL | PTS | Diff | Str | Playoff | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | +59 | 60.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Tampa Bay brings star power and big-game pedigree, headlined by Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. If you’re craving elite skill and a power play that can flip a series in minutes, this is your wagon. They’re battle-tested and rarely make playoff hockey boring.
Buffalo Sabres
Atlantic · Eastern| W | L | OTL | PTS | Diff | Str | Playoff | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 23 | 9 | 109 | +47 | 62.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Buffalo is the fun, high-octane pick with a fan base that’s been starving for this moment. The Sabres can score in waves, and their young core plays with the kind of energy Kraken fans can appreciate. It’s a good mix of legit contender and feel-good story.
Colorado Avalanche
Central · Western| W | L | OTL | PTS | Diff | Str | Playoff | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 16 | 11 | 121 | +99 | 69.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
If you’d rather stick in the West without backing a Pacific rival, Colorado is the heavyweight option. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are must-watch every shift, and the Avs’ speed-and-skill identity isn’t far off from Seattle’s ideal blueprint. They’re the kind of team that can steamroll a round when they’re on.
Ottawa Senators
Atlantic · Eastern| W | L | OTL | PTS | Diff | Str | Playoff | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 27 | 11 | 99 | +32 | 59.2% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Ottawa is a sneaky, scrappy bandwagon choice if you want a little underdog flavor. They’ve taken a big step forward and play an aggressive, emotionally charged style that fits playoff chaos. It’s a lower-pressure ride with real upset potential.
Required Win Percentage for Playoffs
Win percentage needed in remaining games to achieve each playoff probability threshold. A checkmark (✓) means the team has mathematically clinched a playoff spot. A dash (—) means the threshold is impossible to reach.
Points Distribution vs. Cutline
Projected to finish with 79–79 points (middle 50%). The playoff cutline is typically 90–90 points. Finishes above the cutline in 0.0% of simulations.
Team Projection
Playoff Cutline
Playoff Race — Western Conference
| # | Team | PTS | GP | Left | STR | L10 | SOS | Proj PTS | Playoff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 95 | 82 | 0 | 60.8% | 85.0% | 50.0% | 95.0 | 100.0% | |
| 5 | 93 | 82 | 0 | 57.2% | 70.0% | 50.0% | 93.0 | 100.0% | |
| 6 | 92 | 82 | 0 | 56.6% | 60.0% | 50.0% | 92.0 | 100.0% | |
| 7 | 92 | 82 | 0 | 46.5% | 30.0% | 50.0% | 92.0 | 100.0% | |
| 8 | 90 | 82 | 0 | 53.1% | 70.0% | 50.0% | 90.0 | 100.0% | |
| 9 | 86 | 82 | 0 | 51.0% | 65.0% | 50.0% | 86.0 | 0.0% | |
| 10 | 86 | 82 | 0 | 47.6% | 45.0% | 50.0% | 86.0 | 0.0% | |
| 11 | 86 | 82 | 0 | 48.0% | 55.0% | 50.0% | 86.0 | 0.0% | |
| 12 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 47.1% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 82.0 | 0.0% | |
| 13 | 79 | 82 | 0 | 41.1% | 25.0% | 50.0% | 79.0 | 0.0% | |
| 14 | 77 | 82 | 0 | 43.1% | 45.0% | 50.0% | 77.0 | 0.0% | |
Team Strength Metrics
| Overall Strength | Home Strength | Away Strength | Pythagorean Win % | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.1% | 45.1% | 37.9% | 42.9% | 25.0% |
Player Statistics
| # | Player | Pos | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jordan Eberle | R | 78 | 26 | 29 | 55 | +2 | 0 | 52 | 42 | 18:29 | |
| 10 | Matty Beniers | C | 80 | 19 | 30 | 49 | -7 | 0 | 29 | 67 | 19:17 | |
| 9 | Chandler Stephenson | C | 78 | 16 | 32 | 48 | -26 | 0 | 20 | 56 | 19:20 | |
| 29 | Vince Dunn | D | 79 | 10 | 32 | 42 | -26 | 0 | 26 | 85 | 21:42 | |
| 19 | Jared McCann | L | 51 | 19 | 19 | 38 | -8 | 0 | 40 | 23 | 16:27 | |
| 84 | Kaapo Kakko | R | 63 | 11 | 26 | 37 | +11 | 0 | 30 | 10 | 14:15 | |
| 20 | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 76 | 12 | 24 | 36 | -18 | 0 | 184 | 78 | 16:03 | |
| 62 | Brandon Montour | D | 62 | 9 | 20 | 29 | -25 | 0 | 75 | 75 | 22:36 | |
| 51 | Shane Wright | C | 72 | 12 | 14 | 26 | +4 | 0 | 49 | 57 | 13:51 | |
| 17 | Jaden Schwartz | L | 49 | 11 | 14 | 25 | +4 | 0 | 32 | 41 | 16:09 | |
| 6 | Adam Larsson | D | 80 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -1 | 0 | 102 | 159 | 21:17 | |
| 89 | Frederick Gaudreau | C | 66 | 7 | 16 | 23 | -2 | 0 | 33 | 46 | 16:08 | |
| 41 | Ryker Evans | D | 65 | 8 | 9 | 17 | +3 | 0 | 46 | 71 | 17:51 | |
| 26 | Ryan Winterton | C | 67 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -1 | 0 | 71 | 33 | 12:02 | |
| 27 | Berkly Catton | C | 64 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -8 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 12:55 | |
| 24 | Jamie Oleksiak | D | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +8 | 0 | 109 | 104 | 16:59 | |
| 74 | Bobby McMann ← TOR → TOR | C | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 17:57 | |
| 59 | Ben Meyers | C | 50 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -14 | 0 | 64 | 11 | 11:53 | |
| 17 | Mason Marchment → CBJ | L | 29 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 16:57 | |
| 55 | Ryan Lindgren | D | 74 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 0 | 46 | 111 | 18:20 | |
| 24 | Tye Kartye → NYR | L | 40 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 98 | 23 | 10:42 | |
| 63 | Jacob Melanson | R | 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 0 | 188 | 13 | 9:22 | |
| 8 | Cale Fleury | D | 22 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 0 | 50 | 34 | 16:43 | |
| 28 | Joshua Mahura | D | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +8 | 0 | 26 | 36 | 15:39 | |
| 38 | Jani Nyman | R | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9:44 | |
| 78 | Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 9:37 |
Recent Games (Last 10)
| Date | Opponent | Location | Score | Result | Opp Strength | Playoff Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | Colorado Avalanche | Away | 2 - 0 | L | 69.3% | 0.0% |
| Apr 15 | Vegas Golden Knights | Away | 4 - 1 | L | 60.8% | 0.0% |
| Apr 13 | Los Angeles Kings | Home | 3 - 5 | L | 53.1% | 0.0% |
| Apr 11 | Calgary Flames | Home | 4 - 1 | W | 43.1% | 0.0% |
| Apr 09 | Vegas Golden Knights | Home | 4 - 3 (OT) | W | 60.8% | 0.0% |
| Apr 07 | Minnesota Wild | Away | 5 - 2 | L | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Apr 06 | Winnipeg Jets | Away | 6 - 2 | L | 47.1% | -0.6% |
| Apr 04 | Chicago Blackhawks | Home | 2 - 4 | L | 36.9% | -3.8% |
| Apr 02 | Utah Mammoth | Home | 2 - 6 | L | 56.6% | -6.9% |
| Mar 31 | Edmonton Oilers | Away | 3 - 0 | L | 57.2% | -8.4% |