Seattle Kraken Play Games in Helsinki

The Seattle Kraken are set to play two games in Finland next season.

What happened?

The NHL and the players' association announced that the Seattle Kraken and Carolina Hurricanes will face off on November 12 and 14 in Helsinki.

The Kraken are heading abroad for the first time in their sixth season of existence.

Why it matters for Seattle Kraken

This trip will be a significant experience for the team, especially with Finns like Kaapo Kakko and Eeli Tolvanen on the roster.

As of the end of the last season, the Seattle Kraken stood 13th in the Western Conference with a 34-37 record, on a L3 streak.

What comes next?

The team will look to improve their standing in the upcoming season, with the games in Helsinki being a key part of their schedule.

The NHL has staged 42 regular-season games in Europe since 2007, with Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki hosting seven of those games.

And the Seattle Kraken will be looking to make a strong impression in their first games abroad.

But the team will face tough competition from the Carolina Hurricanes, who have a strong roster with players like Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

So the games in Helsinki will be an exciting matchup between two talented teams.

The Seattle Kraken will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses, with the trip to Helsinki being a chance to regroup and refocus.

With the NHL's Global Series continuing to grow in popularity, the games in Helsinki will be a great opportunity for the Seattle Kraken to showcase their skills to a global audience.