NHL Twitter reacts as Seattle Kraken clinch Stanley Cup playoff spot for first time in history - "MY GOD DREAMS DO COME TRUE"

Seattle Kraken became the first Wild Card team to qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday.

That became certain following the Kraken's 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. The Krakens will compete in the post-season for the first time in their history.

"SEA YOU IN THE PLAYOFFS. The @SeattleKraken are headed to the #StanleyCup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history!"-NHL

Kraken fans have been ecstatic about their team's performances this season and are looking forward to the playoffs.

Here are some of the best fan reactions:

Here are some more reactions from fans:

"What a truly incredible night. I had amazing time cheering the boys on to victory. I won't have a voice tomorrow. Guaranteed. I'm immensely proud of the @SeattleKraken SeaKraken"- Mels

"Wow! And just a month ago they were written out of the playoff narrative. Way to go Kraken!"- Duder

"Ah yes, the long suffering Seattle Kraken fans finally get a taste of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Happy for them"- Alec Patrelak

"Glad to see the @SeattleKraken clinched a spot in the playoffs, I hope they make a deep run."

Jared McCann has been the leading goal scorer for the Seattle Kraken this season. McCann has played in 75 games and has managed to accumulate 66 points (through 38 goals and 28 assists).

Vince Dunn, meanwhile, is the team's second-leading goal scorer. Dunn has played in 78 games and has managed to rack up 64 goals (via 14 goals and 50 assists). Both have been crucial players for the team this season and it will be intriguing to see how they can help their side in the playoffs.

Seattle Kraken down Arizona Coyotes 4-3 to book playoff berth

The Seattle Kraken (44-26-8) hosted the Arizona Coyotes (27-39-13) at the Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday.

Jared McCann opened the scoring sheet for Seattle Kraken after putting the puck back into the net at 15:43 minutes of the first period. Vince Dunn gave the team a 2-0 lead at 00:28 of the second period. Jordan Eberle then extended the team's lead to 3-0 from a wrist shot at 5:52 minutes of the second period.

Coyotes' Barrett Hayton scored 12:00 minutes into the second period to trim the Kraken's lead to 3-1 before heading into the third period. Matty Beniers scored the fourth goal for the Kraken, while the Coyotes managed only one goal in the third period, resulting in a 4-2 victory in the end for the Seattle team.