SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Kailer Yamamoto - Helps out on power play Yamamoto notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Yamamoto has an assist in each of the last two games after spending two contests as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old winger is up to 15 points (six on the power play), 52 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-5 rating through 52 contests overall. While he's showing a little more offense recently, Yamamoto's fourth-line role and lack of a guaranteed place in the lineup make him a high-risk, low-reward option in fantasy.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Chips in with power-play assist Gourde notched a power-play assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Gourde has a point in four of the last five contests (one goal, three assists). This was his second power-play point of the campaign -- he is not always in the mix to play with the man advantage. Gourde is up to 26 points, 128 shots on net, 118 hits, 56 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 63 outings. Despite his third-line role at even strength, the 32-year-old remains one of the Kraken's most important forwards on the ice, even though that doesn't always translate into offense or fantasy value.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Scores lone goal in loss Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots and added four hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Bjorkstrand has found his touch with five goals and an assist over his last eight outings. His tally Thursday tied the game at 1-1, but it was the only goal the Kraken could put past Charlie Lindgren. Bjorkstrand is up to 18 goals, 47 points (19 on the power play), 158 shots on net, 52 hits and a minus-17 rating through 65 appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - Done in by two blunders Daccord stopped 21 of 23 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Daccord was sunk by two mistakes. The first was of his own doing, as his clearing attempt hit off T.J. Oshie and went into the net. The second goal was a product of Andre Burakovsky's turnover leading to a Connor McMichael breakaway. Daccord lost four of his last five outings, giving up 14 goals in that span. He's now at 17-14-10 with a 2.45 GAA and a .919 save percentage. The Kraken's playoff hopes are quickly fading, but the strong play of Philipp Grubauer recently will likely leave Daccord in a backup or timeshare role.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken honor Eberle for 1,000 NHL games with special pregame ceremony | NHL.com Forward joined by family on ice, receives well wishes from former teammates

MARCH 15 • NHL.COM

Jaden Schwartz - Unavailable Thursday Schwartz (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Washington, per Allyson Ballard of Davy Jones' Locker Room.

Impact Schwartz was also absent for Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Vegas. He has 11 goals and 23 points in 47 appearances this season. Schwartz will likely serve in a middle-six capacity and receive a power-play role once he's healthy.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

What time does the Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken game start? Washington will make a stop in Seattle on Thursday, March 14, in what will be the third of a five-game western road trip.

MARCH 15 • PENNLIVE.COM

Vince Dunn - Not playing Thursday Dunn (upper body) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Washington, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Coach Dave Hakstol made the announcement after practice Thursday. Dunn will miss his fourth straight game. Justin Schultz will continue to quarterback the first power-play unit in Dunn's absence. Dunn has 11 goals and 45 points in 57 appearances this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - Gets nod Thursday Daccord will start Thursday at home against Washington, per Scott Malone.

Impact Daccord stopped 29 of 31 shots in his last start Friday against Winnipeg in a 3-0 loss. The 27-year-old has been very solid for Seattle this season, registering a .919 save percentage and a 17-13-10 record. He will have a favorable matchup against the Capitals who are fourth worst in goals per game at 2.64.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken aim to get back on track vs. Capitals As the Vegas Golden Knights celebrated their 5-4 overtime victory at the far end of the rink Tuesday at Seattle, Kraken forward Oliver Bjork...

MARCH 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Seattle looks to stop home slide in matchup with Washington

The Seattle Kraken are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a victory against the Washington Capitals

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden Knights take on the Flames following overtime victory

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Calgary Flames after the Golden Knights knocked off the Seattle Kraken 5-4 in overtime

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL roundup: Jack Eichel's OT goal caps Knights' rally past Kraken Jack Eichel scored on a breakaway at 3:01 of overtime, his 200th career NHL goal, as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to defeat the host Sea...

MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare - Getting back up to speed Bellemare notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Bellemare's third straight game in the lineup. The Kraken's center depth was thinned out after Alexander Wennberg was traded to the Rangers, opening the door for Bellemare to reclaim his spot on the fourth line. The 39-year-old defensive center has six points, 27 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 32 appearances. While he's playing more, he's unlikely to generate enough offense to be considered in fantasy.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tye Kartye - Bags apple in overtime loss Kartye notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kartye snapped a 12-game point drought with the helper on Andre Burakovsky's second-period marker. Kartye was scratched four times during his slump, but he's now played in six straight games and should continue to have a spot in the lineup after the Kraken traded Alexander Wennberg to the Rangers. For the season, Kartye has 16 points, 85 shots on net, 151 hits, 35 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 59 appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kailer Yamamoto - Manages helper Tuesday Yamamoto notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Yamamoto helped out on Brandon Tanev's third-period tally. The 25-year-old Yamamoto had been scratched in the previous two games, but he drew back in with Jaden Schwartz (upper body) sidelined. Yamamoto is up to 14 points, 51 shots on net, 23 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 51 outings. He has little fantasy appeal with his poor offense and fourth-line role, though he often sees power-play time when in the lineup.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will Borgen - Generates helper in overtime loss Borgen notched an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Borgen had a shot tipped in by Matty Beniers in the third period. With five helpers over his last 10 outings, Borgen continues to chip in some surprising depth offense while adding physical play and defense on the Kraken's second pairing. The 27-year-old blueliner has a career-high 23 points with 67 shots on net, 56 PIM, 162 hits, 84 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 64 appearances this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Tatar - Adds assist Tuesday Tatar produced an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Tatar helped out on a Matty Beniers goal in the third period. With a goal and an assist over his last three games, Tatar may be getting his offense back on track. He's benefited from getting back on the top line after a stint in the bottom six over much of February. The winger has 22 points, 61 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-11 rating through 60 appearances between the Kraken and the Avalanche this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Deals helper in overtime loss Gourde notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Gourde helped out on an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal in the third period. The helper was Gourde's third point over five games in March, already surpassing his point total from all of February. The 32-year-old forward is up to 25 points, 127 shots on net, 116 hits, 56 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 62 appearances. He continues to play a key defensive role on the Kraken's third line.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Garners assist Tuesday Tolvanen notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Tolvanen set up Oliver Bjorkstrand's tally in the third period. The helper was Tolvanen's first point in four games -- he's struggled with consistency on offense with just four points over 14 outings since the All-Star break. The 24-year-old winger has 15 goals, 19 assists, 133 shots on net, 164 hits, 65 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 64 appearances this season, playing mainly in a third-line role.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Earns helper Tuesday McCann produced an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact McCann's drop-pass was buried by Andre Burakovsky in the second period. The 27-year-old McCann remains hot -- he has seven points over five contests in March. For the season, he's up to 53 points, 162 shots on net, 37 hits, 23 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 63 contests. With Alexander Wennberg traded to the Rangers, it looks like McCann will center the second line in the near term.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Tanev - Credited with goal Tanev scored a goal on four shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Tanev got a piece of a Pierre-Edouard Bellemare shot in the third period for the Kraken's go-ahead goal. The goal was Tanev's first since Jan. 28 -- he had just one assist over his prior 14 contests. The 32-year-old winger has had an awful year with 11 points over 48 contests, and he's added 49 shots on net, 36 PIM and 97 hits, representing a decrease in his physical play as well. Tanev is likely to remain in a bottom-six role.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Puts away goal Burakovsky scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Burakovsky converted on a drop-pass from Jared McCann in the second period. This was Burakovsky's second goal in the last three games, and he has five points over his last eight outings. The winger has battled injuries and ineffectiveness, but it appears he's starting to salvage his campaign down the stretch. The 29-year-old has three goals, 11 points, 49 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 31 contests overall.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE