Kraken hit the road on a roll, with Sabres up next

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Last January, the Seattle Kraken became the first NHL team to ever sweep a seven-game road trip.

The Kraken won't be able to match that this year as their Eastern swing, which begins Tuesday in Buffalo, lasts only six games.

But the Kraken are certainly headed in the right direction as they hit the road, having won six consecutive games and earning points in a franchise-rec