Another Seattle Kraken game postponed due to COVID-19
A seventh Seattle Kraken game has been postponed.
The NHL announced Monday that Thursday’s home game against Ottawa has been postponed due to the Senators’ COVID-19 outbreak. Tuesday’s game against the Islanders had already been postponed because of New York’s COVID issues. The Kraken now won’t play again until a road game at Colorado on Jan. 10. They aren’t scheduled to play again at Climate Pledge Arena until the Kings visit on Jan. 15.
Seattle also had a game at Winnipeg on Jan. 8 postponed due to an NHL postponement of all games in Canada due to attendance restrictions. The Kraken also announced on Monday that forward Alex Wennberg had entered COVID-19 protocol, joining Jeremy Lauzon.
The NHL will not be sending players to the Winter Olympics in Beijing next month due to the COVID-19 surge and subsequent postponements. The league will now use the three-week break scheduled in February to make up games that have been or will be postponed.
Noteworthy
▪ The Kraken announced Monday that forward Brandon Tanev had successful surgery on Dec. 30 to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The recovery time is six-to-nine months. Tanev, who became a quick fan favorite, is expected to return at the start of next season.
This story was originally published January 3, 2022 at 1:01 PM.
