Kraken Shock the Hockey World with Historic Victory

Kraken Got Historic Western 1st-Round Victory - You Won't Believe What Happened!

1. The Kraken have made history by becoming the first team to win a playoff series

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2. They won against a defending champion in their first playoff appearance.

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3. The team had 15 players scoring goals.

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4. The Team won three of the four games in Denver.

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5. The Kraken went 2-0-1 against the Avalanche in the regular season, showing their strength as a team.

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6. The Kraken had 13 players score 13 goals or more and averaged 3.52 goals per game.

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7. They have strong physical defensemen and excellent goaltending.

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8. The Avalanche were not the same team they were last season due to departures, injuries, and absences.

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9. The Kraken's victory in Game 7 showed their depth and how they work together as a team.

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10. With every line able to score on any given night.

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11. The Kraken's upset of Avalanche reflects the parity of the league, where any team can win.

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