What happened: The Seattle Kraken arrived in Helsinki for Thursday's NHL Global Series matchup, with traveling supporters gathering ahead of the morning contest. The team opens the European showcase with puck drop set for 9:00 a.m. PT.
Why it matters: The regular-season showcase marks Seattle's international appearance on the 2026-27 NHL calendar. The contest provides an early-season test abroad before the team returns to North American play.
What to watch: Seattle faces Carolina at Veikkaus Arena on Thursday morning.