Eight Teams the Seattle Kraken Need to Own to Make the Playoffs
Los Angeles Kings (0-0-0) with eight possible points
Bright lights, big city, and aging leadership. Losers of four straight, the Kings are looking more like the jesters. This potential rivalry in the West doesn’t get started until January 15th at The Greenhouse.
San Jose Sharks (0-0-0) with eight possible points
The Fins won last night against Carolina in overtime but are 4-5-1 in their previous 10 games. I don’t know if the ire of Bay Area transplants to Seattle still widely exists? But the first game of four between these sea dwellers happens at SAP Center on December 14th.
Dallas Stars (0-0-0) with six possible points
They were in the Stanley Cup Final two years ago, and now they are treading water in the Central Division. Who wants to play goalie for Big D? We will find out in the first meeting on January 12th.
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Misery in Minnesota
There’s the 7-2 loss, and the controversial healthy scratch that accompanied it. Plus, why the Stars’ coaches need to adapt, why players miss series scheduling, and more. https://t.co/frjLDyeCGL pic.twitter.com/DHTFMj5dMZ
— Tyler Mair (@mairican) November 19, 2021
Calgary Flames (0-0-0) with eight possible points
Yes, the current standings have the Saddle-domers on pace for 116 points this year. But seemingly every year, one of these Alberta teams makes a nose dive towards the playoffs. I’m picking the Oil to be legit and stay that way versus a Calgary team that may lose its burn. Their first matchup is slated for Festivus on December 23rd.
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Just winning each of these series picks up 24 points out of a possible 40. 33+24 is still a long way from 93 and a playoff spot. If the Seattle Kraken can take every point possible out of these Western Conference matchups? Then the number reaches 73. Sweep a few Eastern Conference foes and get some bonus wins… and we’re in. ⚓