The Hurricanes and Kraken faced each other twice during the regular season, with each game decided by a single goal.
The Hurricanes rallied in the third period at Lenovo Center to secure a 3-2 victory . William Carrier scored the tiebreaking goal, deflecting a shot from defenseman Jaccob Slavin , who recorded his 300th career point in the game.
The Kraken remained competitive in a tough Pacific Division, battling for playoff positioning throughout the spring. NHL Carolina Hurricanes Vs Seattle Kraken
Jaccob Slavin remained the anchor of the defense, while rookie Alexander Nikishin posted a team-high +17 rating. Newcomer K'Andre Miller also fortified the blue line after joining from the Rangers.
Sebastian Aho led the team with 80 points (27 goals, 53 assists). Young star Seth Jarvis led in goals with 32, while offseason acquisition Nikolaj Ehlers made an immediate impact with 71 points. The Hurricanes and Kraken faced each other twice
In the 2025–26 NHL season, the and Seattle Kraken played a tightly contested two-game series, with both teams defending their home ice to split the season set at one win apiece. Hurricanes Mon, Mar 2 Kraken won! Season Series Summary
Brandon Bussi earned 31 wins, while Pyotr Kochetkov posted a solid 2.33 goals-against average. Seattle Kraken Performance The Kraken remained competitive in a tough Pacific
Carolina established itself as a top contender in the Eastern Conference, finishing the regular season as with a 53–22–7 record.