Seattle Kraken visit Florida for scheduled regular-season matchup

Home-ice defense anchors the pregame focus ahead of puck drop

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"It’s just taking pride on that home ice and making it a hard place to play." @darraghfla previews Cats vs. Kraken ⤵️ Via @FlaPanthers on X

What happened: The Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers are scheduled to meet on Florida's home ice in regular-season play. Pregame preparation centers on defending home ice and establishing a difficult environment for the visiting Kraken.

Why it matters: Maintaining a strong home-ice presence remains a central priority for the Panthers as the regular-season slate progresses.

What to watch: The Kraken and Panthers take the ice for their scheduled matchup tonight.

Sources

@FlaPanthers 2026-10-17T18:33:21.108320+00:00

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