Lane Lambert arrives in Seattle with a straight-shooter, team-first ethos that prioritizes collective growth over finger-pointing.

His Islanders tenure showcased a disciplined, difficult-to-play-for squad, built on communication and players feeling valued; Trotz's influence helped shape that blueprint.

Seattle added Mason Marchment and retained a core of 20-goal scorers as Lambert negotiates a lean blue line and a developing goalie in Joey Daccord, aiming to lift the Kraken in a crowded Pacific.

Preseason opens against Anaheim as Lambert tests whether his foundation translates into a durable identity and a productive partnership with his staff and players.

Vancouver dominated Calgary 8-1 in a high-octane preseason showcase, led by Quinn Hughes with a goal and two assists and Max Sasson’s two tallies. Pettersson and Raty pounced on the power play, while Forbort also chipped in on the PK with a short-handed score. Lankinen stood tall with 29 saves as Vancouver stretched its attack and depth ahead of the regular season. Calgary’s lone reply came from Joel Farabee early in the second; Prosvetov and Cooley struggled in goal.

Seattle built a 3-0 lead by the first intermission and cruised to a 4-2 win over Edmonton behind Winterton’s two goals, including a shorty. Daccord stopped 32; Nurse and Savoie answered for the Oilers, but Pickard’s 13 saves couldn’t close the gap. Both games spotlighted standout depth, special-teams execution, and the early shape of each club’s roster battles for opening night.

Seattle Kraken pulled away 4-1 over the Edmonton Oilers in NHL preseason, led by Luke Morrison’s goal and assist and Ben Meyers’ goal and helper. Jagger Firkus added another tally and Jani Nyman iced it with an empty-netter, while Joey Daccord blanked the Oilers until Niklas Kokko relieved him and stopped eight of nine. The depth scoring and solid goaltending bodes well for Seattle’s roster evaluation.

Edmonton got Andrew Mangiapane on the scoresheet in his Oilers debut, on a night when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were on the same line but went without a point. Stuart Skinner allowed three on 18 in net. The Kraken head to Vancouver next, while Edmonton plots adjustments ahead of the regular season.

Switzerland's national hockey team delivered a decisive 3-0 victory over the United States in their Group B match at the Ice Hockey World Championship. This marked the USA's first loss of the tournament, disrupting their winning streak after previous victories against Denmark and Hungary. Damien Riat opened the scoring for Switzerland, followed by Jonas Siegenthaler and Dean Kukan. Leonardo Genoni, the Swiss goaltender, ensured the shutout by stopping 23 shots. Swiss forward Kevin Fiala contributed an assist in his first appearance, following his exit from the NHL playoffs with the Los Angeles Kings.

Despite the loss, the U.S. goalie Joey Daccord made 24 saves, showcasing his skills against a formidable Swiss offense. The Americans, who previously dominated their opponents, will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming match against Norway. This loss raises questions about their defense and adjustments needed moving forward in the tournament.