Kraken: Seattle's Nightmare Continues | Sink After Loss to Minnesota Wild

Things are getting ugly for the Seattle Kraken. Really ugly. On Tuesday night, the team showed once again that they're stuck in a hole they just can't climb out of. Facing them were the Minnesota Wild, who capitalised on every mistake to keep climbing the standings, while the Kraken added another loss that feels like a death sentence. That's six straight defeats now, and the fans at Climate Pledge Arena are starting to lose patience.

The game had a moment that, for Seattle supporters, felt like a dagger made of ice. Marcus Johansson, a veteran of countless battles, delivered the final blow with a goal that marked his 200th in the NHL. An incredible milestone for a player who's battled injuries and team changes, but last night he played the home hero. The Wild celebrated the achievement as if it were a final, while the Kraken were left staring into the void.

Foligno's reaction and the mood in the locker room

After the game, Marcus Foligno, the heart and soul of the Minnesota Wild, didn't hide his satisfaction. In so many words, he made it clear that they knew what was at stake and that the team believes in themselves. And that's exactly what the Seattle Kraken are missing right now: faith. The defence cracks in key moments, the offence can't quite click, and bad luck seems to have settled in the locker room like a shadow.

• The painful stat: Six straight losses for the Kraken. Their longest losing streak of the season.
• The rival hero: Marcus Johansson reached 200 goals. A feat few in the league achieve.
• The feeling: The Seattle team has no answers. Every game is an ordeal.

What's next for the Kraken? The regular season offers no respite, and if they don't turn things around soon, the hole will be impossible to fill. Rumours in the corridors suggest management could make a move if this continues, but in the meantime, the ball is in the players' court. They need a miracle, or at least a spark of pride, to stop the bleeding. The fans, loyal as ever, deserve to see their team fight to the very end.