SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Philipp Grubauer - Starting in Calgary Grubauer is slated to guard the road goal against the Flames on Monday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Grubauer played well in his last start Saturday against Edmonton, stopping 22 of 24 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to poor goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a rough road matchup with a scorching-hot Calgary team that's won five straight games.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken travel to face Flames team they'd like to emulate The Seattle Kraken and the host Calgary Flames are in the same situation heading into Monday’s meeting at the Saddledome.With 22 games remai...

MARCH 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jared McCann - Garners power-play assist McCann notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact The helper was McCann's first point in three outings, which followed his seven-game point streak to begin February. The 27-year-old had a slow start this season, but he's up to 47 points (17 on the power play) with 153 shots on net and 23 PIM over 59 appearances. McCann continues to be a top-line player for the Kraken as well as one of their most goal-dangerous options.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn - Helps out on power play Dunn logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Dunn has five points over his last six games, with both of his assists in that span coming on the power play. The 27-year-old defenseman is up to 44 points (16 on the power play), 116 shots on net, 58 blocked shots, 56 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 56 outings. He remains on the top pairing and first power-play unit.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Scores on power play Tolvanen scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact The tally was his second goal and third point in 10 games since the All-Star break. Tolvanen has put together a career year with 33 points, 125 shots on net, 155 hits, 58 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 60 appearances. He continues to be a solid depth scorer in a middle-six role while adding plenty of non-scoring production.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Takes tough loss Saturday Grubauer made 22 saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact It's the 32-year-old netminder's first loss in six outings since he returned from a lower-body injury just after the All-Star break. Grubauer appears to be reclaiming the starting job in Seattle from Joey Daccord -- he's started three straight games, and since rejoining the lineup he's posted a 1.56 GAA and .942 save percentage to go along with his 4-1-0 record.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Flames take win streak into matchup with the Kraken

The Calgary Flames come into a matchup with the Seattle Kraken as winners of five straight games

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken battle Oilers until final horn but can't find equalizer in critical defeat SEATTLE - As a critical Saturday matinee performance ticked down to its conclusion, a desperate Kraken squad relentlessly pressed the Edmont...

MARCH 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Draisaitl scores 30th goal, McDavid gets league-best 73rd assist as Oilers beat Kraken 2-1 Leon Draisaitl scored his 30th goal of the season off the league-leading 73rd assist from Connor McDavid, Brett Kulak scored early in the th...

MARCH 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Draisaitl has goal, assist in Oilers win against Kraken  | NHL.com McDavid extends point streak to 10 for Edmonton, which has won 3 straight

MARCH 3 • NHL.COM

Leon Draisaitl scores his 30th goal, Stuart Skinner makes 24 saves as Oilers top Kraken 2-1 Leon Draisaitl scored his 30th goal of the season off the league-leading 73rd assist from Connor McDavid, Brett Kulak scored early in the th...

MARCH 2 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Philipp Grubauer - Set to face Oilers Grubauer is expected to start at home against Edmonton on Saturday, per Sound Of Hockey.

Impact Grubauer has a 9-9-1 record, 2.83 GAA and .899 save percentage in 22 outings in 2023-24. He's done well recently, winning four of his past five appearances while stopping 124 of 131 shots (.947 save percentage). However, Edmonton, which ranks sixth offensively with 3.54 goals per game, figures to be a difficult opponent.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Not playing Saturday Per Alison Lukan of Root Sports, Coach Dave Hakstol said that Burakovsky (undisclosed) will be unavailable Saturday versus Edmonton.

Impact Burakovsky will miss his second game in a row, despite practicing in a regular jersey Friday. The 29-year-old has scored just once in 27 NHL games this season. Look for Tye Kartye to remain in the lineup.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Practicing in regular jersey Burakovsky (undisclosed) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday. Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Burakovsky missed Thursday's tilt versus Pittsburgh, but he is on track to return to action Saturday versus Edmonton. Burakovsky has only one goal and nine points in 27 games this season. Look for Tye Kartye to come out of the lineup if Burakovsky returns Saturday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers visit the Kraken after shootout win

The Edmonton Oilers visit the Seattle Kraken after the Oilers took down the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Tanev - No points since All-Star break Tanev is mired in a 10-game point drought.

Impact Tanev went 0-for-February, logging seven shots on net and 20 hits over nine games for the month. The winger's penalty-killing prowess and tenacious forechecking have kept him in the lineup so far, but the scoring drought makes it a concern he could eventually be scratched. The 32-year-old has struggled with nine points, 45 shots on net, 86 hits, 44 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 43 appearances on the year.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tye Kartye - Playing time slips Kartye played in just five of the Kraken's nine games in February.

Impact Kartye is on an eight-game point drought after being held scoreless versus the Penguins in a 2-0 win Thursday. He's a solid bottom-six forward, but scoring problems have led to Kartye or Kailer Yamamoto slipping out of the lineup when the team is fully healthy. With Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) day-to-day, there may be more consistent time for Kartye going forward, but he's not a fantasy option if he can't get on the scoresheet. The 22-year-old has 15 points, 82 shots on net, 137 hits and a minus-3 rating through 54 appearances.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will Borgen - Earns 20th assist Borgen notched an assist, three shots on goal, four hits an two blocked shots in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Borgen has four helpers and 13 hits over his last five games. The defenseman helped out on an Oliver Bjorkstrand tally in the first period, which ended up being the game-winner. Borgen has enjoyed a career year so far with 22 points, 62 shots on net, 56 PIM, 150 hits, 77 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 59 appearances as a defensive stalwart on the second pairing.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kailer Yamamoto - Registers power-play assist Yamamoto notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Yamamoto was a regular in the lineup early in the year, but this was just his ninth appearance in the last 20 games. He'd gone without a point in the previous eight contests in that span before snapping the slump when he set up an Alexander Wennberg tally in the third period. Yamamoto has 13 points, 47 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over 48 outings this season. There's room for him in the lineup while Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) is out, but Yamamoto has had to compete with Tye Kartye for a fourth-line spot when the Kraken are fully healthy.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Sets career high in points Tolvanen produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Tolvanen had a February to forget with just two points over nine outings. Despite the slump, he's now at a career-high 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists) on the year. The winger has added 121 shots on net, 154 hits, 58 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 59 appearances while seeing regular usage on the third line and first power-play unit.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Opens scoring Thursday Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Bjorkstrand tallied at 12:25 of the first period, and his opening tally was the game-winner. The winger has scored in back-to-back outings after going nine contests without a goal. For the season, the 28-year-old All-Star has 15 goals, 43 points, 147 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-11 rating through 59 appearances in a middle-six role.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Wennberg - One of each in narrow win Wennberg scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Wennberg's contributions helped Philipp Grubauer walk away with his first shutout of the campaign. This was Wennberg's first multi-point effort in 2023-24 -- his last was in the second round of the playoffs versus the Stars last spring. The center posted a meager one goal and four assists over nine outings in February. Wennberg is at 25 points, 79 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 59 appearances. Despite his lack of offense, he could be a trade target over the next week for his solid two-way play.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Posts first shutout since 2022 Grubauer recorded a 33-save shutout in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Grubauer stood tall Thursday despite a decent amount of pressure from the Penguins. This was his first shutout since April of 2022 -- he didn't have one in 39 appearances last season. The 32-year-old is up to 9-9-1 with a 2.83 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 22 outings this season. The Kraken are treading water in the playoff race, so it appears head coach Dave Hakstol will ride the hot hand, which is Grubauer. A tough matchup awaits Saturday in a matinee game at home versus the Oilers.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Grubauer makes 33 saves, Kraken shut out Penguins | NHL.com Wennberg has goal, assist for Seattle; Pittsburgh’s 3-game winning streak ends

MARCH 1 • NHL.COM