The Seattle Kraken are entering their fifth NHL season with growing expectations and a schedule that will challenge them early and often. Led by center Matty Beniers, the franchise’s first-ever draft pick, Seattle looks to build momentum at home before navigating one of the league’s most demanding travel slates.

Chandler Stephenson struck twice Thursday, but the Kraken dropped their second straight in extra time, falling 4-3 in a shootout against the Ottawa Senators.