MATTY BENIERS NEWS

Records helper Saturday Beniers posted an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Beniers helped out on Vince Dunn's goal in the opening minute of the game. The 21-year-old Beniers has five points over his last five outings, fueled by a three-point effort in Boston on Feb. 15. The center is up to 24 points, 92 shots on net, 34 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 52 appearances. He's gotten by on strong two-way play, but the offense has been disappointing from a fantasy perspective.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up big in Boston Beniers scored a goal, added two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Beniers, a Massachusetts native, delivered a big performance against his hometown team. He's racked up four points over his last two games after going seven contests without a point while missing time with an upper-body injury during his drought. The 21-year-old has endured the dreaded sophomore slump, posting 23 points with 85 shots on net, 32 hits and 28 blocked shots over 49 outings this season. His recent play suggests he may be turning a corner, but he's yet to extend a point streak past three games this season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Beniers leads Kraken to 4-1 victory over sputtering Bruins Matty Beniers had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken concluded a five-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Eastern Conference-le...

FEBRUARY 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scores Tuesday Beniers scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Islanders.

Impact Beniers tallied Seattle's lone regulation goal 5:27 into the first period, beating Ilya Sorokin with a wrister off the rush to put the Kraken ahead 1-0. The goal is Beniers' first point in six games since returning from IR. It's been a disappointing sophomore campaign overall for the 21-year-old center -- he now has seven goals and 20 points through 48 games.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

How Matty Beniers is showing Selke Trophy potential despite sophomore slump There are some intriguing signs that Beniers is well on his way to becoming an elite shutdown center with serious Selke Trophy upside.

FEBRUARY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated off IR Beniers (upper body) has been taken off injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Beniers was originally deemed a game-time call versus the Blues but his activation clears the way for him to suit up Friday. The 21-year-old center was struggling offensively prior to getting hurt with just one point in his last seven outings. The Massachusetts native figures to start in a bottom-six role against St. Louis but should see more minutes as he gets back up to speed.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Beniers (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's home matchup against the Blues, per Mike Benton.

Impact Beniers missed the last five games with his upper-body injury. His status for Friday's contest likely won't be confirmed until the Kraken take the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy managers should plan accordingly. The 21-year-old has registered six goals and 13 assists in 42 games, he will likely need to step up his production if the Kraken have a shot of making the playoffs.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Beniers (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Beniers, who has missed the past four games, participated in Tuesday's practice. He is still on injured reserve without a clear timeline for his return to the lineup, but he does appear to be making some progress. Beniers has six goals, 19 points and 74 shots on net through 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR Beniers (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Beniers was injured Saturday against Columbus and was absent for Monday's contest against the Penguins. He'll miss at least two more games while stashed away on injured reserve but it's unclear how long he's expected to be out. The 21-year-old has been held to six goals and 19 points through 42 games this season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Beniers (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Monday's game against Pittsburgh, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Benier will miss at least one game with the upper-body injury he sustained during Saturday's win over Columbus. Alexander Wennberg will likely replace Beniers on the top line versus the Penguins.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday's game Beniers (upper body) didn't play in the third period of Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets, and there was no update on his status after the game, per Circling Seattle Sports.

Impact Beniers was injured on a hit from Cole Sillinger in the second period. The Kraken have a back-to-back in Pittsburgh and against the Rangers on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, and it's unclear if Beniers will be available for those games. With Andre Burakovsky (lower body) also leaving the contest, the Kraken may need to have Devin Shore and Kailer Yamamoto in the lineup.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Tuesday Beniers scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Beniers snapped a four-game point drought with the second-period tally, which was the last goal of the contest. The 21-year-old center has had trouble getting on the scoresheet consistently. He's at six goals, 19 points, 72 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 40 appearances. With an 8.3 shooting percentage that's likely to go up in the second half, he could still be useful in fantasy.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in Saturday's win Beniers registered two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Beniers has a goal and four helpers over his last three games. He's had an instant connection with Tomas Tatar on the top line, giving the Kraken a bit of a scoring spark. Beniers' season numbers are still low -- he's at 18 points, 68 shots and a minus-15 rating over 35 contests despite maintaining his top-line role throughout the campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper in win Beniers notched an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Beniers set up Jordan Eberle for a breakaway goal in the third period that ended up being the game-winner. With three points over his last two games, Beniers' offense has sparked a bit on a new-look top line with Eberle and Tomas Tatar, who was traded from Colorado last week. Beniers is at 16 points, 66 shots on net, a minus-17 rating, 14 hits and 12 blocked shots over 34 appearances, but his 7.6 shooting percentage suggests he could benefit from positive regression by the end of the campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in loss Beniers tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Dallas.

Impact Beniers set up Tomas Tatar for Seattle's opening goal in the opening minute of the second period before adding a tally later in the frame, firing a wrist shot past a sprawling Scott Wedgewood. The multi-point effort ended a six-game scoring drought for the 21-year-old Beniers. He's had a disappointing campaign offensively thus far, tallying four goals and 13 points through 32 games after posting 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) as a rookie last season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies power-play assist Beniers logged a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Beniers had the secondary helper on Vince Dunn's third-period marker. While Beniers has six points over his last nine games, he's gone scoreless in five of those outings. The 21-year-old center hasn't displayed much consistency this season, though the Kraken's return to the lower end of the scoring spectrum isn't helping his cause. Beniers has 13 points, 45 shots on net and a minus-17 rating through 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up two points in Chitown Beniers posted a goal with an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 road loss against the Blackhawks.

Impact Beniers finished with a plus-1 rating, while tying a team high with four shots on goal. He also added a blocked shot, with a minor penalty and a hit in 20:03 of ice time, most amongst any forward in the game. Beniers has registered three goals and five points across the past six games, as he continues to trend upward after a slow start, including going without a goal in October.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues upward trend Beniers scored a goal three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Beniers has scored in consecutive contests for the first time this season. He also earned his third multi-point effort of the season Saturday. The sophomore center is up to three tallies, seven helpers, 33 shots on net, 11 hits and a minus-15 rating through 19 appearances. He was streaky at times as a rookie last year, but he's capable of playing better than he has for much of the first month of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Beniers sniped a shot past Semyon Varlamov on the power play to knot the game at 1-1. Beniers snapped a three-game pointless streak with this goal as he looks to get on track offensively. He has just two goals and eight points in 18 games after posting 24 goals in his rookie season. The American forward should continue to play on the top line and top power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks through on power play Beniers scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Beniers tallied at 11:35 of the second period to earn his first goal of the campaign. The 21-year-old center led all Kraken forwards with 21:08 of ice time Thursday, the fifth time this season he's exceeded 20 minutes. He's collected four points over his last three games, and he has a goal, six helpers, 25 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two assists Beniers recorded two assists and three shots in the Kraken's 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday.

Impact Beniers picked up helpers on goals by Justin Schultz and Jaden Schwartz. This game marks the second multi-point effort from the reigning Calder Trophy winner as he has struggled out of the gate to start the new season. He has yet to score his first goal on the new season, but has six assists in 13 games. The American forward should continue to play on the top line and top power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in loss Beniers posted an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Beniers took a shot toward the net that Jaden Schwartz redirected in with the Kraken in a 6-on-5 situation. The helper snapped Beniers' four-game point drought, but he's still searching for a goal 12 games into the season. The 20-year-old center appears to be in a sophomore slump with just four assists, 20 shots on net and a minus-13 rating, though it's yet to cost him much playing time -- he's averaging 18:27 per game, consistent with a top-six player.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two helpers in win Beniers logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Both of Benier's assists came on Seattle power plays, setting up Jaden Schwartz in the second period before logging the primary helper on Jared McCann's game-tying goal late in the third. Like much of the Kraken offense, the 20-year-old Beniers has gotten off to a slow start this year, as he's yet to score a goal while recording three assists through his first seven games. He had 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) in 80 contests last season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first helper Beniers logged an assist in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Beniers has looked a bit out of sorts to begin his second NHL campaign, although he got on the scoresheet with a feed to set up Tye Kartye's third-period marker Thursday. Beniers has managed seven shots on goal, three hits and a minus-5 rating through five appearances, and his 16:14 of ice time Thursday was a season low.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken mailbag: Is it time to worry about Matty Beniers contract? Matty Beniers' contract situation and more are covered in this training-camp offday version of the Kraken mailbag.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM