San Jose Sharks (4-6-3) vs Kraken (6-2-4) | 7:00 p.m. | Seattle Kraken

San Jose Sharks (4-6-3) vs Seattle Kraken (6-2-4)

Game time: 7:00 p.m.

Kraken Embrace Lane Lambert’s System

The Seattle Kraken are embracing head coach Lane Lambert’s system, currently winning two-thirds of the possible standings points in their first 12 games. Key contributors like Jordan Eberle and Carter Schwartz have started the season strongly, boosting the team's performance.

Accountability and Team Buy-In

"I like the accountability most of all. From top to bottom, we're all in. No one is getting freebies throughout the year. All of the guys are being held accountable, myself included, all the way to guys who are coming in for their first [NHL] year. The expectations are always there — no excuses about road trips, travel, or anything else."

Vince Dunn highlighted the strong sense of responsibility among teammates as a key difference for this season’s Kraken compared to previous years. He emphasized that all players understand their roles clearly, removing any confusion on the ice.

“There's just no questions. I've never been in a game or practice this year where I'm like, ‘What are we doing here?’”

Predictability as a Strength

According to NHL players, being predictable in terms of roles and positioning can be a valuable asset, contributing to consistent team performance.

Author's summary: The Seattle Kraken’s success under Lane Lambert is built on strong system buy-in and accountability, with clear roles and expectations driving early-season wins.

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NHL.com NHL.com — 2025-11-05

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