Kraken Take Their Game to Finland for Historic NHL Global Series

The Seattle Kraken are trading the familiar surroundings of the Pacific Northwest for the international spotlight this week. For the first time in franchise history, Seattle will play a regular-season game outside North America, with Finland serving as the backdrop for a two-game showdown against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The NHL Global Series brings the Kraken to Helsinki for two meetings with the defending Stanley Cup champions, scheduled for Thursday, November 12, and Saturday, November 14. Both games will take place at Veikkaus Arena, giving Seattle a rare opportunity to compete on an international stage while introducing its brand to a new audience.

Game 1: Thursday, November 12

The series opens Thursday morning with a 9 a.m. PT puck drop. Fans can catch the action on KONG, with pregame coverage beginning at 8:30 a.m. through the Kraken Hockey Network.

Game 2: Saturday, November 14

The teams will meet again Saturday, with the second game getting underway at 10 a.m. PT. Coverage will air on KING and KONG, with the Kraken Hockey Network’s pregame show starting at 9:30 a.m.

The trip marks a significant milestone for a relatively young franchise. Seattle will get two regular-season games on foreign ice against one of the league’s top teams, adding an international chapter to its history.

For Kraken fans, it’s also a chance to catch the team in a different setting as Seattle takes its game overseas for the first time.