What happened: The Seattle Kraken scheduled their pregame coverage to begin at 9:30 a.m. PT on Saturday ahead of their regular-season matchup in Finland. The broadcast airs on the Kraken Hockey Network leading into the team's international showcase.

Why it matters: The broadcast provides an early morning viewing window for West Coast fans following the club's overseas trip for the 2026-27 regular season. Seattle enters the contest seeking to establish rhythm as part of the NHL's international schedule.

What to watch: Puck drop is scheduled for 10 a.m. PT at Veikkaus Arena, with television coverage continuing across regional broadcast partners.