Forget about the Kraken striving to make the playoffs.
For those not paying close attention, that part is effectively done. Even after a sub-.500 record in February, the Kraken expanded their lead over Calgary from five points to nine and hold a game in hand with 17 left for a Flames squad desperately seeking the final Western Conference playoff spot.
There are also multiple teams between the Kraken and Flames, so this isn’t really about making the playoffs any more. Given a relatively soft remaining schedule, this should be about the Kraken trying to win the conference and secure home-ice advantage until the Stanley Cup Final.
