Kraken Eliminate Avalanche, Advance to Second Round
Seattle Wins Game 7, 2-1
In a thrilling Game 7 matchup, the Seattle Kraken have eliminated the Colorado Avalanche from the 2023 NHL Playoffs, winning 2-1. The victory marks a historic moment for the Kraken, who became the first expansion team to win a playoff series in their inaugural season.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading chances throughout the contest. The Avalanche struck first, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring just over six minutes into the game. However, the Kraken responded quickly, with Oliver Bjorkstrand tying the game less than two minutes later.
The second period was a scoreless affair, but the Kraken came out strong in the third period and took the lead for good when Bjorkstrand scored his second goal of the game just over five minutes into the period. The Avalanche had a few chances to tie the game, but the Kraken defense held strong to secure the victory.
The Kraken's victory is a major upset, as the Avalanche were the defending Stanley Cup champions and were heavily favored to win the series. However, the Kraken played with heart and determination and ultimately proved to be the better team.
The Kraken will now face the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the playoffs. The series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 10th.
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