Photos and video: Seattle Kraken take the ice at Climate Pledge Arena

The Seattle Kraken are officially home.

Kraken fans get chance to show Seattle is a great hockey city

The NHL’s newest franchise took the ice Saturday night at the brand new Climate Pledge Arena, which is housed under the same roof the Seattle Coliseum and KeyArena were on the campus of Seattle Center, for its home opener against the Pacific Division rivals from just a few hours north, the Vancouver Canucks.

The Kraken came up short, falling 4-2 as Vancouver scored three unanswered goals after Seattle took a brief 2-1 lead in the third period, but it was a momentous day regardless for the franchise and city.

The team from 710 ESPN Seattle and 710Sports.com were live at Climate Pledge Arena for the opener. Check out photos and videos from 710, video highlights from official NHL accounts, and more below.

Seattle Kraken open Climate Pledge Arena

Canucks spoil the home opener for the #SeaKraken with a 4-2 win, dropping the Kraken to 1-4-1 to start the inaugural season. Kraken had a lot of good scoring chances and just didn't capitalize. Also 0-4 on power plays. Next up: Tuesday hosting the 1-5 Canadiens.

— Brandon Gustafson (@TheBGustafson) October 24, 2021

H-I-S-T-O-R-I-C!

Vince Dunn scores the first-ever #SeaKraken goal at @ClimateArena! pic.twitter.com/qVWhhoyRLu

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) October 24, 2021

O Captain! My Captain!

🇺🇸: @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/CLqyKVUD2q
🇨🇦: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/uEVY6yXLpz pic.twitter.com/qdKXsXAlUY

— NHL (@NHL) October 24, 2021

GOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLL ❕❕❕@SeattleKraken pic.twitter.com/0yxmlgc0PI

— Climate Pledge Arena (@ClimateArena) October 24, 2021

The @SeattleKraken's first-ever home game started with No. 32 being officially retired by the NHL's 32nd team. #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/Dmh4YQZOS5

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 24, 2021

The fans are ready #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/qHqrlyvxAW

— Mike Lefko (@MikeLefko) October 23, 2021

#Views pic.twitter.com/WIO8bSTgzX

— Brandon Gustafson (@TheBGustafson) October 24, 2021

It's happening! #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/8zwlEolmVs

— Brandon Gustafson (@TheBGustafson) October 24, 2021

The #SeaKraken take the @ClimateArena ice for the very first time in front of the home crowd. pic.twitter.com/FLnodMoBC0

— Brent Stecker (@BrentStecker) October 24, 2021

It’s really happening!!! pic.twitter.com/JTR5WKYJiI

— Maura Dooley (@Maura_Dool) October 24, 2021

#SeaKraken CEO Tod Leiweke announces pregame that the team is retiring the No. 32 in honor of the franchise being the 32nd in the NHL and 32,000 fans depositing for tickets on the possible first day.

— Brandon Gustafson (@TheBGustafson) October 24, 2021

The first retired number in #SeaKraken history: 32 pic.twitter.com/BZQUhIvdZ7

— Brent Stecker (@BrentStecker) October 24, 2021

HOCKEY. IN. SEATTLE. pic.twitter.com/QF1Rn7jPj1

— Brent Stecker (@BrentStecker) October 24, 2021

Kraken coverage from 710Sports.com

• Morosi: Why Kraken haven’t started strong like last new NHL team
• Andy Eide: Now healthy, Gourde will give Kraken a shot of lightning
• Maura Dooley: What we learned from the Kraken’s first week
• Eide: Don’t panic about Seattle’s offense yet
• Kraken have had fights and a beef — are rivalries soon to follow?
• Eide: Kraken have a breakout candidate in Morgan Geekie
• Brandon Gustafson: Kraken look like they will win fans over