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Jamie Oleksiak's goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres

Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Larsson and Jared McCann added scores in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4

4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dylan DeMelo scores last-minute goal to give Jets a 2-1 win over Kraken

Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left to play to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets game-tying goal Oleksiak scored a goal on three shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Oleksiak cut through the Penguins defense and tied the game at 2-2, and Eeli Tolvanen followed it up for the go-ahead tally 50 seconds later. The goal was Oleksiak's first since Oct. 29 versus the Canadiens. The 32-year-old has two points over his last three outings but just nine points through 45 contests overall. He's added 35 hits, 38 shots on net, 100 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. Oleksiak was on the third pairing Tuesday after head coach Dan Bylsma shuffled his lines following an embarrassment in Detroit on Sunday, but the blueliner has typically seen top-four minutes this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'It's not good enough.' Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins are floundering at midseason

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin says his struggling team needs to start playing harder if it wants to return to the playoffs

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oleksiak and Tolvanen score during third-period rally as Kraken stun reeling Penguins 4-2

Jamie Oleksiak and Eeli Tolvanen scored 49 seconds apart in the third period to erase a one-goal deficit and rally the Seattle Kraken past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds helper on empty-netter Oleksiak logged an assist and five blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Oleksiak has contributed three assists, 43 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 18 appearances since the start of December. The 32-year-old defenseman is rarely a big source of offense, but he can handle a shutdown role while seeing top-four minutes for the Kraken. This season, Oleksiak has eight points, 34 shots on net, 96 blocks, 32 hits and a minus-7 rating while most frequently playing on a pairing with the more goal-dangerous Brandon Montour.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Saturday Oleksiak notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Oleksiak has just two assists over his last 19 contests. The 32-year-old defenseman has served in a shutdown role in 2024-25, and it's led to even less offense than usual. He has seven points, 32 shots on net, 81 blocked shots, 30 hits and a minus-3 rating through 37 outings overall. Oleksiak is useful for blocks but is unlikely to add consistent scoring.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko looking forward to fresh start with Seattle Kraken

Kaapo Kakko wants to focus on his opportunity with the Seattle Kraken

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hagel scores 2, Guentzel has goal and assist as Lightning beat Kraken 5-1

Brandon Hagel scored twice, Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets on scoresheet with helper Oleksiak offered an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Rangers.

Impact Oleksiak broke a 10-game slump with a secondary helper on Yanni Gourde's empty-netter. The 31-year-old Oleksiak is usually good for a couple of short bursts of offense per year, but he hasn't even been able to do that in 2024-25. He's at two goals, six points, 28 shots on net, 26 hits, 62 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 29 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Saturday Oleksiak scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Oleksiak snapped a seven-game skid at a great time, tallying at 16:47 of the third period to complete the Kraken's comeback. The 31-year-old defenseman doesn't add a lot on offense -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in just three of 18 games so far, though two of those instances were multi-point efforts. Oleksiak has two goals, three assists, 24 shots on net, 18 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while filling a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oleksiak gets tiebreaking goal late in 3rd period, Kraken beat Islanders 3-2 for 4th straight win

Jamie Oleksiak scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:13 left, and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Montour scores hat trick in Kraken's 8-2 rout of Canadiens

Defenseman Brandon Montour had three goals and one assist, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-2 on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens scoring in blowout win Oleksiak scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 8-2 win over Montreal.

Impact Oleksiak sent a puck toward the net that took a left turn off the stick of Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson and beat Sam Montembeault just 25 seconds into the game. The goal was one of five scored by Seattle blueliners and the first of the season for Oleksiak, who had two assists entering the contest.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of assists Oleksiak recorded two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Oleksiak and Brandon Montour have formed a strong second pairing for the Kraken early in the campaign. Tuesday's performance marked Oleksiak's first offensive contributions, but he's been as steady as ever with his physical play, adding 10 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over four contests. In deeper formats that reward the rough stuff, Oleksiak is an option as a depth defenseman, but his scoring ceiling is roughly 20 points.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Thursday Oleksiak recorded an assist, a plus-2 rating and four blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Wild.

Impact Oleksiak earned five assists over the final 13 games of the campaign. The 31-year-old played in every game of the season for the first time in his career, but he had just 15 points to go with 177 blocked shots, 110 hits and 108 shots on net. Oleksiak is signed for two more seasons and will continue to be a significant part of the Kraken's top four with a focus on the defensive side of the ice.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in win Oleksiak recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Oleksiak snapped a four-game dry spell when he set up Will Borgen's third-period tally. The 31-year-old Oleksiak has had a mediocre year on offense with 14 points through 77 contests, but he's on track to avoid missing a game for the first time in his career. The blueliner has added 104 shots on net, 165 blocked shots, 107 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-2 rating in a second-pairing role.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist streak at three games Oleksiak notched an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Oleksiak has a helper in each of the last three games, his longest streak of the season. The 31-year-old defenseman helped out on Tye Kartye's game-winning tally in the third period. Oleksiak is up to 13 points, 98 shots on net, 154 blocked shots, 104 hits, 35 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 72 outings. He can help in fantasy formats that reward physicality, but it's unwise to expect him to keep up his newfound production through the end of the season.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Oleksiak posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Oleksiak has a helper in each of the last two contests after a stretch where he posted just one assist across 14 games. The defenseman isn't known for his offense, and this has been a down season for him in that regard. He's supplied 12 points, 98 shots on net, 104 hits, 153 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 71 appearances.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in loss Oleksiak logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Oleksiak snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to 11 points, 96 shots on net, 104 hits, 153 blocked shots, 35 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 70 appearances. While his offense is lower than it's been in four years, he's still seeing second-pairing minutes as a shutdown defender.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Oleksiak (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday versus the Golden Knights.

Impact Oleksiak was banged up Monday versus the Sabres, but it appears he'll be able to tough it out. He remains in a second-pairing role alongside Will Borgen.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Oleksiak is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is consequently questionable for Thursday's game against Vegas, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Oleksiak has two goals, 10 points, 98 hits and 150 blocks in 67 contests this season. He was limited to 9:49 of ice time in Seattle's 6-2 loss to Buffalo on Monday. If Oleksiak can't play Thursday, then Cale Fleury might make his NHL season debut.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper in win Oleksiak notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Oleksiak ended a six-game drought with a helper on Jared McCann's shorthanded goal in the second period. The 31-year-old Oleksiak is up to 10 points with 87 shots on net, 141 blocked shots, 95 hits, 33 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 62 outings. He remains a defensive stalwart on the second pairing, but his scoring upside is arguably at its lowest point in years.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts end to lengthy slump Oleksiak posted an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Oleksiak's offense finally showed up after a 33-game point drought. His last contribution was Nov. 22 in a two-assist game versus the Sharks. The 31-year-old defenseman is usually good for a couple of small surges during the season, but he's been almost exclusively a defensive presence in 2023-24. Oleksiak has nine points, 80 shots on net, 75 hits, 127 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 55 appearances.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slump continues after break Oleksiak has gone 26 games without a point.

Impact Oleksiak's last scoring contribution was a goal versus the Lightning on Dec. 9. Since then, he's racked up 55 blocked shots, 29 hits, 44 shots on goal and a plus-4 rating over 26 scoreless outings. The 31-year-old defenseman is still playing strong defense in a shutdown role, so he's at little risk of losing his place in the lineup. He's at a mere eight points with 79 shots on net, 72 hits and 125 blocked shots through 54 games this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE