Seattle Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche - News - April 16, 2026 | FOX Sports

Tristen Nielsen - Buries pair of goals in AHL loss Nielsen scored twice in AHL Colorado's 5-2 loss to Calgary on Friday.

Impact Nielsen has four goals and three assists over his last five games. For the year, he's at a career-best 28 goals and 49 points over 66 appearances. Nielsen will look to keep rolling in the AHL postseason, and he's under contract with the Avalanche for 2026-27.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Western Conference Playoff Preview: Kings/Avalanche | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew preview the Western Conference First Round matchup between the Kings and Avalanche

APRIL 18 • NHL.COM

NBA, NHL Futures Betting Report: Bettors Await Potential Huge Paydays

Depending on the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup winners, a few prescient bettors could land six-figure payouts. Patrick Everson reports.

APRIL 17 • FOX SPORTS

NBA, NHL Futures Betting Report: Bettors Await Potential Huge Paydays

Jared McCann - Undergoes lower-body procedure McCann underwent a procedure Thursday for his lower-body injury, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact McCann missed the final three games of the regular season due to the injury, and he completed 2025-26 with 20 goals and 40 points in 52 outings. The 29-year-old expects to be available for the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Ostman - Returns to AHL Ostman was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact Ostman stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 2-0 loss to Colorado in his lone NHL appearance of 2025-26 on Thursday. The Kraken didn't make the playoffs, but Coachella Valley did, so Ostman will get some more work with the minor-league squad. The 25-year-old netminder had a 2.77 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 35 regular-season outings with Coachella Valley in 2025-26.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nikke Kokko - Returning to minors Kokko was sent down to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact Kokko saw action in three NHL games during his stint with the Kraken, posting a 1-2-0 record and 3.03 GAA. The Finnish netminder put up much better numbers with the Firebirds, going 18-10-2 with a .903 save percentage in 34 minor-league outings. With both Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer under contract next year, Kokko figures to be hard-pressed to see significant opportunities in the NHL.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jani Nyman - Sent down to AHL Nyman was reassigned to the minors Friday.

Impact Nyman played in 28 games for the Kraken this year, registering four goals, three assists and 23 hits while averaging 10:34 of ice time. If the 21-year-old Finn can put together a strong training camp in the fall, he could be in the mix for a spot in Seattle's Opening Night roster come October.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE