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Reaches 20-goal mark on birthday Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Bjorkstrand hit the 20-goal mark on his 28th birthday, tying the game at 1-1 with his tally 3:12 into the second period. He's now reached 20 goals in four of the last five seasons. He's added 24 helpers, 10 power-play points, 194 shots on net and 60 hits through 79 outings this season.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper in win Bjorkstrand logged an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Bjorkstrand has six goals and three assists over his last 13 contests, providing solid depth offense from a third-line role. The winger is up to 43 points, 191 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 78 outings overall. He needs just one more marker to reach the 20-goal mark for the fourth time in five years.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Kraken Bjorkstrand (personal) rejoined the Kraken for Thursday's practice.

Impact Bjorkstrand missed Tuesday's game so that he could be with his wife for the birth of their child. Now that he's back with the Kraken, Bjorkstrand is projected to serve on a line with Eeli Tolvanen and Yanni Gourde during Thursday's contest against Arizona.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCann helps Kraken cruise past Coyotes 8-1

Jared McCann scored two goals in his 500th NHL game, helping the high-powered Seattle Kraken rout the Arizona Coyotes 8-1

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Tuesday Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Canucks, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact Head coach Dave Hakstol didn't provide any details about injuries prior to the contest, so it's surprising to see Bjorkstrand out of action. He scored Monday versus the Coyotes and logged 15:38 of ice time with no obvious issue. The Kraken's next game is Thursday against the Coyotes.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reason for absence clarified Bjorkstrand stayed behind in Seattle while awaiting the birth of his first child, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Bjorkstrand's absence is for personal reasons, so he shouldn't be out too much longer beyond missing Tuesday's game in Vancouver. Jesper Froden will likely fill on the third line for as long as Bjorkstrand is with his family.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from tight angle Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots and doled out three hits in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Bjorkstrand has opened April with goals in consecutive contests. The 27-year-old winger is up to 19 tallies, 42 points, 187 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-2 rating through 76 appearances this season. If he scores one more time, he'll secure his fourth 20-goal campaign in the last five years.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact The Kings flubbed a clearance right up the middle, where Bjorkstrand was waiting to put away the Kraken's only goal of the game. The winger is starting to find his way with seven goals and four assists over 15 games since the start of March. He's up to 41 points (nine on the power play), 185 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-1 rating through 75 appearances this season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tolvanen scores twice, Kraken beat Predators 7-2

Eeli Tolvanen scored twice, Philipp Grubauer made 14 saves and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Nashville Predators 7-2

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evander Kane's hat trick lifts Oilers past Kraken 6-4

Evander Kane recorded his second hat trick of the season and the Edmonton Oilers gained some cushion in the Western Conference playoff chase with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots goal in loss Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Bjorkstrand cut the deficit to 4-3 in the second period, but the Oilers pushed back in the third. The 27-year-old has five goals and three assists over nine games in March. For the season, the winger is up to 16 tallies, 38 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 69 appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn scores in overtime, Kraken beat Sharks 2-1

Defenseman Vince Dunn scored 1:58 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns two points in overtime win Bjorkstrand scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact Bjorkstrand scored on a breakaway in the third period to tie the game at 1-1, then set up Vince Dunn's game-winner in overtime with a long pass. March has been kind to Bjorkstrand, who has four goals and three helpers in eight games this month. He's up to 15 tallies, 37 points, 174 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 68 contests overall.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heiskanen scores in OT to lift Stars to 4-3 win over Kraken

Miro Heiskanen scored 3:26 into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 win against the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags apple in loss Bjorkstrand notched an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Through five games in March, Bjorkstrand has picked up two goals and two helpers. The winger had the secondary assist on linemate Jaden Schwartz's tally in the second period. Bjorkstrand's 7.9 shooting percentage remains low, but he's been a solid depth forward for the Kraken with 34 points, 164 shots on net, 45 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 65 outings.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Bjorkstrand (lower body) is in Sunday's lineup against the Avalanche, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Bjorkstrand was injured Friday against the Blue Jackets but won't be forced to miss any additional time. The 27-year-old has six goals and 11 points over his last 16 games.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Columbus after shootout win

The Seattle Kraken visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Kraken knocked off the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 in overtime

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two tallies including OT winner Bjorkstrand scored two goals including the game-winner in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Red Wings.

Impact He tapped home an Alexander Wennberg feed early in the first period before ending the night by snapping home the winner from the top of the faceoff circle through a Jaden Schwartz screen. Bjorkstrand has had a tough first season in Seattle -- Thursday's performance ended a five-game point drought -- but through his last 15 contests, the 27-year-old has a respectable six goals and 10 points.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Friday Bjorkstrand (lower body) left Friday's game against Columbus and is doubtful to return.

Impact Bjorkstrand tallied one assist with three shots in 12:08 of ice time before leaving the game. The 27-year-old is up to 33 points through 62 games this season. An update on his status should be available before Sunday's tilt in Colorado.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bjorkstrand's OT goal gives Kraken 5-4 win over Red Wings

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his second goal on a power play with 1:27 left in overtime, lifting the Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bjorkstrand calls game with an absolute SNIPE 🎯

MARCH 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bruins' Brad Marchand Delivers Slew Foot On Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand Amid Scrum After Whistle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gourde's 3-point game powers Kraken to 6-2 win over Flyers

Yanni Gourde had two goals and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies on breakaway Bjorkstrand scored a goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact Yanni Gourde split the Flyers' defense with a pass, and Bjorkstrand took care of the rest. The 27-year-old winger has four goals and four assists over his last nine appearances. For the season, he's up to 11 tallies, 30 points, 136 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-8 rating through 55 contests. While he's on the third line, he remains an effective depth scorer for fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tarasenko scores in debut, Rangers beat Kraken 6-3

Vladmir Tarasenko scored early in his New York debut, Kaapo Kakko and Vincent Trocheck each had a goal and an assist, and the Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3 for their fourth s...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS