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Kraken Recall Nikke Kokko As Non-Roster Third Goalie

Nikke Kokko will travel to his native Finland with the Seattle Kraken ahead of the 2026 NHL Global Series. The netminder has been recalled as a non-roster, emergency third-string option as Seattle prepares for two games against the Carolina Hurricanes.…

By Gabriel Foley · Pro Hockey Rumors

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 2:51 AM

Key Things to Know

The Seattle Kraken recalled goaltender Nikke Kokko as a non-roster third goalie for the 2026 NHL Global Series.
Seattle will play two games against the Carolina Hurricanes at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, Finland.
Kokko will only dress if both Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer are unavailable during the back-to-back games.

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The Seattle Kraken have recalled goaltender Nikke Kokko as a non-roster, emergency third-string option ahead of the 2026 NHL Global Series in Finland. The Kraken are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes for two games at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, allowing the Finnish netminder to travel to his home country.

Kokko will only dress if both Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer become unavailable. Serving as the primary starter for the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds, Kokko has recorded a 4-3-3 record and an .893 save percentage across 10 games this season.

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