

Winger Jordan Eberle had 63 points in the regular season and was electric in the playoffs.

He’s a two-way player with a high hockey IQ. Center Jared McCann scored 40 goals with a shooting percentage of 19%. Beniers was selected as the Kraken’s All-Star representative but had to pull out due to an injury. 20-year-old rookie Matty Beniers made noise with 24 goals and 33 assists. Several players were critical in the Kraken’s huge step forward. The Kraken made their first Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance as a wild card team. Their leap in the standings earned a lot of attention and praise. In their second season, though, Seattle won 46 games and landed 4th in their division with 100 points.

Naturally, expectations weren’t very high following the inaugural season’s results. In their debut season, the Kraken won just 27 games and finished last in the Pacific Division with 60 points. The NHL’s newest franchise, the Seattle Kraken, soared to new heights in their sophomore season. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports NHL teams that exceeded expectations: 1. Seattle, Washington, USA The Seattle Kraken celebrate after center Matty Beniers (10) scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena.
