The defending champs will have to get by the new kids on the block in Round 1
On Jan. 14, the Kraken boasted a record of 26-12-4, with a .667 points percentage. Meanwhile, the defending champion Avalanche ranked 18th in points percentage and were still in an awkward spot where a playoff berth was in serious doubt.
Despite being defending Stanley Cup champions, the Avalanche battled through injuries and inconsistencies before they found their way. In their second year of existence, you’d think the Kraken would be the ones enduring such struggles. For all of the differences in star power and expectations, there are interesting similarities between these two teams. Like the Avalanche becoming instant contenders after relocating to Colorado, the Kraken are spoiling locals with a quick climb to NHL relevance. Each team also leans on analytics for team-building strategies, and the Kraken have already plucked away some prominent former Avs in
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