WASHINGTON -- Nic Dowd had a goal and an assist in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win against the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Ryan Leonard scored in his second consecutive game for the Capitals (5-2-0), who have won five of their past six games. Aliaksei Protas had two assists, and Logan Thompson made 17 saves.

The 29-year-old netminder was sidelined for the entirety of the 2023-24 season following a bilateral hip injury that required surgery in October 2023.

The injury-riddled Kraken fell behind by three goals after two periods and never threatened the Capitals in a 4-1 loss on the road, their second straight, on Tuesday.

Berkly Catton, a 2024 first-round NHL Draft pick who starred for Spokane in the WHL, highlights the announced Seattle Kraken opening night roster.

The Seattle Kraken announced Saturday morning that veteran defenceman Brandon Montour is taking a temporary leave of absence from the team due to a family matter.

Shane Wright recorded a goal and an assist in his 100th career NHL game as the Seattle Kraken took down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime.

The Seattle Kraken (2-0-1) visit the Ottawa Senators (1-3-0) for a Thursday night game at Canadian Tire Centre. The Kraken are aiming for their first road win of the season.

Seattle Kraken's key defenseman Brandon Montour is taking a temporary leave for a family matter, impacting the team's strong season start. Montour, who has four assists in four games, will be replaced by Cale Fleury.