Bylsma points to his recent minor-league coaching stints as opportunities to apply the lessons he's learned through his many ups and downs.

The Kraken were rolling midway through the second period of their nationally televised season opener. A two-goal lead was hard-won but easily lost, as the St. Louis Blues scored three times in just over two minutes Tuesday afternoon at Climate Pledge Arena and rode that slim 3-2 advantage to the end.