Seattle Kraken Berkly Catton flicks the puck against the Boston Bruins in the third period at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Tue Jan 6, 2026 (AP News photo)

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong:

Can the Seattle Kraken keep rolling after Berkly Catton’s first NHL goals and a nine-game point streak? — Catton scored his first two NHL goals in a 7-4 win over the Bruins, extending Seattle’s four game win streak.

Will the New York Islanders’ dominant 9–0 win and Ilya Sorokin’s franchise shutout record spark a bigger surge in the Metropolitan Division? — Sorokin set the Islanders’ shutout mark in the rout of the Devils.

What’s the latest from the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of their next matchup? — Penguins news and practice updates were released as they prepare for Thursday’s game.

How will the Olympic selections impact the NHL as Akira Schmid is named to Switzerland’s Winter Games roster? — Golden Knights goaltender Schmid earned an Olympic spot.

What do NHL power players say about the league’s growth and fan engagement following the 2026 Winter Classic? — Young ambassadors are sharing insights after the event.

Jessica Kwong does the NHL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com