Chris Donovan

Chris Donovan

Been playing hockey for 33 years. USA Hockey Certified Coach. Hockey fan. Former firefighter, M.Ed. Kraken. Best players that I have ever seen live and in person are Pavel Bure, Doug Gilmour, and Peter Forsberg. Don't sleep on Matty Beniers or Jordan Eberle. Just Sayin

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 26: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the Colorado Avalanche saves a shot on goal by Eeli Tolvanen #20 of the Seattle Kraken in the third period during Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 26, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche

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TEMPE, ARIZONA - APRIL 10: Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov #50 and Liam O'Brien #38 of the Arizona Coyotes defend against a deflected puck by Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken in the first period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken at Arizona Coyotes

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 04: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Seattle Kraken reacts after giving up a goal to Noah Hanifin #55 of the Calgary Flames (not pictured) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on November 04, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Too Hot to Handle, Kraken Lose to Flames 6-3

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 27: Will Borgen #3 of the Seattle Kraken roughs Andrew Mangiapane #88 of the Calgary Flames during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena on January 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Seattle Kraken makes a save against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on November 02, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Predators Become Prey, Kraken Beat Nashville 4-2

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 08: Jordan Eberle #7 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Climate Pledge Arena on November 08, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Seattle Kraken looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on October 30, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lightning Crashes! Seattle Kraken Beat Tampa Bay 4-3 in OT

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: Matty Beniers #10 of the Seattle Kraken and Ian Cole #28 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight for the puck during a game at Amalie Arena on December 13, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning

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Oct 28, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) deflects the shot of Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) off his back during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers on the Prowl, Seattle Kraken Lose 3-2

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SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 11: Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers drops down to stop the shot by Jaden Schwartz #17 of the Seattle Kraken during the second period of the game at the FLA Live Arena on December 11, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken at Florida Panthers

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Oct 26, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) makes a glove save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Storm Surge Just Too Much, Seattle Kraken Lose to Hurricanes

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Brent Burns #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes dives to block a shot by Matty Beniers #10 of the Seattle Kraken during the third period of their game at PNC Arena on December 15, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes win 3-2. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken at Carolina Hurricanes

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Oct 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Seattle Kraken celebrate after defeating the Detroit Red Wings in overtime with 4.9 second left in the game at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

That’s Kraken Hockey Baby! Seattle tops Detroit 5-4 in OT

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 02: Matty Beniers #10 of the Seattle Kraken tries to skate between Jake Walman #96 and Robby Fabbri #14 of the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on March 02, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Seattle won 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken at Detroit Red Wings

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Oct 21, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) plays the puck while defended by Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

In a New York Minute, Seattle Kraken lose to Rangers

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 17: Jared McCann #19 of the Seattle Kraken controls the puck against Libor Hajek #25 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on November 17, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

3 Keys to Victory for Seattle Kraken vs New York Rangers

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