ALEX WENNBERG NEWS

Produces assist Thursday Wennberg notched an assist in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Wennberg set up Jaden Schwartz for the Kraken's lone goal of the game. It's been a bit of quiet April for Wennberg, who has just three assists in the final eight games of the season. The 28-year-old center had 38 points in 82 contests overall, his most productive season since his 59-point campaign in 2016-17.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in win Wennberg posted an assist and two PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Wennberg didn't miss any time after taking a puck to the ear in Thursday's game versus the Coyotes. His assist Monday snapped a three-game drought for the veteran center. For the season, he's up to 37 points in 80 contests, matching his output from last year. His peripheral numbers have been better -- Wennberg has 100 shots on net, 63 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating in 2022-23.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Wennberg (ear) is expected to play Saturday against Chicago after fully participating in the morning skate, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Wennberg had a bandage over his ear during Saturday's session after taking a puck to the head in the third period of Thursday's 4-2 win over Arizona. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as though he will miss any additional time. Wennberg has supplied 13 goals, 36 points, 97 shots on goal and 62 blocked shots in 78 appearances this season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game after puck to head Wennberg (head) left Thursday's game versus the Coyotes in the third period, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Wennberg was bloodied on the play, and it's unclear if he needed to go through the concussion protocol. It would be a noticeable absence for the Kraken if he isn't able to suit up Saturday versus the Blackhawks, as he plays a strong two-way game on the second line.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Monday Wennberg notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Wennberg set up a Will Borgen tally in the third period, which erased the Coyotes' slim chances of a comeback. Over his last 13 games, Wennberg's offense has cooled off -- he has a goal and three assists with a minus-6 rating in that span. For the season, the veteran center is at 36 points (one shy of last year's total), 97 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 76 appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Schwartz, Beniers lead Kraken to 4-1 win over Ducks

Jaden Schwartz and Matty Beniers scored within three minutes of each other in the first period and the Seattle Kraken hung on to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills empty cage Wennberg scored an empty-net goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Wennberg caught the Ducks off-guard, as he was more aware of the empty net than the opposing defense. The 28-year-old center had just two assists over his previous 10 games. Wennberg is up to 13 tallies, 35 points, 94 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 74 contests this season. He remains a fixture on the second line.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out in overtime Wennberg logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Wennberg controlled the puck after a spell of possession for the Stars. He handed it off to Jared McCann, who set up Adam Larsson on a partial breakaway for the game-winning tally 1:52 into the extra session. The assist was Wennberg's first point in four games. The 28-year-old center has slowed down on offense lately, but he still has a solid 34 points, 89 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 70 appearances.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 300th career point Wennberg notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Wennberg set up an Oliver Bjorkstrand tally at 16:35 of the third period. The helper was Wennberg's 300th career point (80 goals, 220 assists), a milestone he reached in his 617th game. The veteran center has two goals and three helpers through six games in March, and he's up to 33 points (eight on the power play), 87 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 66 outings overall.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DeBrincat's overtime goal lifts Senators past Kraken 5-4

Alex DeBrincat scored the tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes remaining in the third period to give the Ottawa Senators a 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gourde's OT goal lifts Kraken to 3-2 win over Avalanche

Yanni Gourde scored 1:24 into overtime, and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots winner against former club Wennberg scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Facing the team that drafted him 14th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Wennberg took a feed from Eeli Tolvanen right on Elvis Merzlikins' doorstep and tucked the puck behind the Columbus goalie to give Seattle a 3-2 lead midway through the third period. Wennberg remains a middling fantasy option despite his consistent power-play time, and the 28-year-old has just 11 goals and 31 points in 62 games this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg returns to haunt Blue Jackets and prove 'he's got a good shot' Wennberg, whose contract was bought out after the 2019-20 season, scored a power-play goal to key a 4-2 Kraken win in Columbus.

MARCH 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wennberg, McCann lead Kraken to 4-2 win over Blue Jackets

Alex Wennberg and Jared McCann each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 for their third straight road win and a season series sweep

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wennberg scores against former team, Kraken top Blue Jackets

Alex Wennberg scored midway through the second period against his former team to help the Seattle Kraken beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday night

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken finally topple Canucks with convincing 6-1 victory

Oliver Bjorkstrand had his first multigoal game of the season to lead the Seattle Kraken past the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 for their first win in franchise history over their Pacific...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken beat Maple Leafs 5-1 for 3rd straight victory

Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Martin Jones stopped 26 shots and the Seattle Kraken beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Thursday night for their third straight victory

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken sink struggling Oilers 5-2 with offensive outburst

Jaden Schwartz had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken exploded for four consecutive goals in the second period to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burakovsky's OT goal gives Kraken wild 9-8 win over Kings

Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 9-8 in the highest-scoring NHL game this season

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken rally to beat Ducks 5-4 for 5th straight win

The Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 and tied a franchise record with their fifth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken win fifth straight, beat Predators 5-1

Jordan Eberle scored two of Seattle’s four goals in the first period including the first shot of the game, and the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 5-1 for their fifth straight...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken take on the Penguins after Wennberg's 2-goal game

The Seattle Kraken visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Alexander Wennberg scored two goals in the Kraken's 4-0 win against the Minnesota Wild

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marchessault scores 2, Golden Knights beat Kraken 5-2

Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tanev scores go-ahead goal in 2nd, Kraken beat Kings 4-1

Brandon Tanev scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and the Seattle Kraken rebounded from an opening loss to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connor scores 47th, Jets rally for 4-3 win over Kraken

Kyle Connor scored his 47th goal of the season at 9:05 of the third period to rally the Winnipeg Jets to a season-ending 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS