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Kings At Kraken Preview: Seattle Hosts Final '24-'25 Home Game For "Fan Appreciation Night".
Seattle, WA - The Seattle Kraken will wrap up their 2024–25 season Tuesday night against the LA Kings on Fan Appreciation Night at Climate Pledge Arena. It's the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season, with Seattle winning two of the first three (2–1 on April 7 in LA and 4–2 on Jan. 18 at home). The Kraken are 7–6–1 all-time vs. LA, including a 2–3–1 mark at home.
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