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Hands out helper Saturday Wennberg produced an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Wennberg has two goals and an assist during his three-game point streak. The 29-year-old center is being lifted by the Kraken's overall better play, racking up five points during the team's nine-game winning streak. Wennberg is up to 18 points, 62 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 42 outings in his usual second-line role.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Wennberg scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Wennberg scored for the second game in a row and for the third time in six contests. The center's first-period marker held as the game-winner, his third such goal this season. The 29-year-old is up to seven tallies, 17 points, 58 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. He's not much of a shooter, instead relying on playmaking and defense to maintain his top-six role, so his recent uptick in goals is unlikely to last.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores go-ahead goal Wennberg scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Wennberg's second-period tally stood as the game-winner. The 29-year-old has two goals and two assists over his last eight games. He chips in some occasional offense while providing solid overall play in a second-line role. For the season, Wennberg has 16 points, 57 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 40 appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Registers power-play assist Wennberg logged a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Wennberg won a faceoff back to Oliver Bjorkstrand, who left a touch pass for Vince Dunn to fire home. The helper was Wennberg's first power-play point since Nov. 16, though he's remained a staple on one of the Kraken's power-play units. The center is up to 15 points (two on the power play), 52 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 37 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Wennberg scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Wennberg finished off a give-and-go with Jared McCann at 6:00 of the third period. With four points over his last 10 games, Wennberg isn't exactly tearing it up on offense. The 29-year-old has five goals, 14 points, 48 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 36 outings overall. He may not get much better for point production, but he's a fixture in the Kraken's top six.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Monday Wennberg notched an assist, two PIM and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Wennberg was involved in a scramble in the crease that eventually led to Eeli Tolvanen scoring the game-tying goal late in the third period. It's been a quiet December for Wennberg -- he has three points, nine shots on net and nine blocks through nine outings this month. Overall, the 29-year-old center is up to 13 points, 44 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 33 appearances. He continues to play in a middle-six role with ice time in all situations.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds insurance tally Wennberg scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Wennberg has managed a modest four points and 13 shots on net over his last eight games. His third-period goal Tuesday stretched Seattle's lead to 3-0. The 29-year-old center has four goals, eight assists, 44 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 30 appearances this season. He's been a fixture as the Kraken's second-line center, but he's well off the pace that saw him produce 38 points a year ago.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Wennberg provided an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact Wennberg set up Tye Kartye's second-period tally. With three goals and five assists over his last 12 contests, Wennberg is playing some steady hockey despite the Kraken's overall struggles as a team. The center is up to 11 points, 42 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 27 outings this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds assist Thursday Wennberg managed an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Wennberg set up Jared McCann's equalizer at 13:24 of the third period. The helper was Wennberg's seventh point over the last nine contests. The 29-year-old is rarely a threat for bursts of offense, but it's good to see him playing a more steady two-way game lately. He's produced 10 points, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 24 games this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connects for shorthanded goal Wennberg scored a shorthanded goal in Tuesday's 4-3 road loss against the Blackhawks.

Impact With Jared McCann in the penalty box for a hooking penalty late in the first period, Wennberg leveled the game at 2-2 with helpers to Adam Larsson and Philipp Grubauer. Wennberg finished with three shots on goal with a hit, while winning five of his nine faceoff opportunities in 19:28 of ice time. The 29-year-old pivot has picked up the pace with three goals and six points across the past eight games, with two special teams points.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg Takes Advantage of Blackhawks' Defensive Miscue to Pot Short-Handed Goal

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Assists in consecutive games Wennberg logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Wennberg took the puck in traffic in his own zone and found Brandon Tanev on a breakaway for the opening goal 1:28 into the game. This was Wennberg's second straight game with an assist, and he has five points over his last six contests. The second-line center is up to eight points, 31 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 21 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faceoff win creates helper Wennberg notched an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames.

Impact Wennberg won a faceoff back to Vince Dunn, who lasered in the Kraken's first goal. This was Wennberg's fourth point over the last five games. The center is up to two goals, five helpers, 29 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 20 contests while filling a second-line role.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in back-to-back games Wennberg scored a goal on three shots in the Kraken's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders on Thursday.

Impact Wennberg finished a pass from Oliver Bjorkstrand to beat Semyon Varlamov on the power play. This goal gives the Swedish forward goals in back-to-back games after he failed to score in his first 16 games. He is now on a three-game point streak and has two goals and six points on the season. Wennberg should continue to play on the second line and second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally finds back of net Wennberg scored his first goal of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact The veteran center gave the Kraken a 3-1 lead late in the second period on a slick bit of stickwork, as Wennberg collected a pass to one side of the Edmonton net, skated out front of Stuart Skinner on his backhand and then spun to slide the puck past the goalie's outstretched leg. Wennberg is up to five points in 17 games to begin the year, not surprising for a player who hasn't reached even 40 points in a season since 2016-17.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in loss Wennberg notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Wennberg helped out on Brandon Tanev's goal in the first period. Tanev nearly returned the favor on a shorthanded rush later in the frame, but Wennberg's stuff-in at the front of the net was called back for goaltender interference. Wennberg snapped a four-game point drought with the helper, but his offense is still a bit light early in the campaign. He's managed four assists with 23 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-1 rating over 16 appearances.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in win Wennberg picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Wennberg helped out on a Vince Dunn goal in the third period. The assist snapped a three-game slump for Wennberg, who has held down a top-six role despite producing three helpers through 11 contests. He's added 14 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating. The 29-year-old's defensive work often goes understated, but he's not shooting or scoring enough to do much good in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist Tuesday Wennberg notched an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Wennberg has earned two assists over his last three games. The 29-year-old center isn't the only Kraken skater struggling to put up offense, but he's been solid defensively with seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating despite the team's early struggles. He's added 11 shots on net, six PIM and four hits while occupying his usual second-line center role.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Wennberg posted an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Wennberg helped out on a Jared McCann tally in the third period. The assist was Wennberg's first point in five outings this season, as he has not been immune from the Kraken's early struggles on offense. The 29-year-old center has added nine shots on net, five blocked shots, four hits and a minus-2 rating while playing in his usual second-line role. Wennberg has seen minimal power-play time so far, which may make it difficult for him to match the 38 points he produced in 82 contests last season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up empty-netter Wennberg registered an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Impact Wennberg set up Jordan Eberle for the empty-net goal late in the third period. It's been tough for Wennberg to find consistency on offense this postseason -- he's at seven points with 12 shots on net, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating in 13 contests. Three of those points have come across six outings in the second round.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two points vs. Dallas Wennberg supplied a goal and an assist in a 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Wennberg was held off the scoresheet over the Kraken's previous four outings. Despite that slump, he's been a solid offensive contributor in the 2023 playoffs with two goals and six points in 10 appearances. It's largely been an extension of the kind of support Wennberg provided during the regular season, during which he had 13 goals and 38 points in 82 outings.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in win Wennberg logged an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.

Impact Wennberg helped out on a Morgan Geekie tally in the second period. Through five playoff contests, Wennberg has been a solid contributor with a goal, three assists, five shots on net, seven hits and a minus-2 rating. The 28-year-old center continues to play valuable minutes at both ends of the ice in a second-line role.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper in loss Wennberg posted an assist and four hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

Impact Wennberg has been a positive for the Kraken so far, producing a goal and two assists over three playoff outings. The center has added five shots on net, seven hits and a minus-1 rating while playing on the second line.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots and the Seattle Kraken made a successful playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Color...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points in Game 1 win Wennberg scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.

Impact Wennberg's second-period tally stood as the game-winner, as he buried a shot past Alexandar Georgiev on a pass from Jaden Schwartz. In the third, Wennberg set up Morgan Geekie's insurance tally. Wennberg is more of a playmaker, but he showed off his shot Tuesday and will likely need to do more of that in the playoffs. The center had 38 points, 101 shots on net and a minus-7 rating while playing in all 82 regular-season contests.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1