Eberle has 2 goals and an assist as Kraken beat Blue Jackets 4-2
Jordan Eberle had two goals and an assist in Seattle’s three-goal first period, and the Kraken beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2JANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE KRAKEN 10-10-1 · 6TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
10-10-1 · 6TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
Next Game at Ducks · Tue 3:00AM
SEA -152 TOTAL 5.5
NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Kraken - January 28, 2024
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Joey Daccord - First off Sunday Daccord will guard the home net Saturday against the Blue Jackets, Scott Malone of Root Sports Northwest reports.
Impact Daccorrd's come back to earth a bit following a span of 12 starts without a regulation loss -- he's gone 1-3-1 with a .903 save percentage over his last five outings. Overall, the 27-year-old netminder is 14-8-9 with a .920 save percentage and 2.37 GAA. Daccord will face a Columbus team averaging 3.0 goals per game this season.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Kraken take on the Blue Jackets in a non-conference matchup
The Seattle Kraken and the Columbus Blue Jackets face off in an out-of-conference matchupJANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adam Larsson - Generates assist Friday Larsson produced an assist, three hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Larsson snapped a five-game slump with the helper on Brian Dumoulin's first-period tally. It's not unusual for Larsson to have extended droughts -- he got on the scoresheet in just one of the Kraken's first 19 games. The 31-year-old blueliner is at 15 points, 79 shots on net, 83 hits and 91 blocked shots over 48 appearances, making it unlikely he matches last year's 33-point performance.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Wennberg - Posts power-play assist Wennberg logged a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Wennberg was in the middle of a passing play and set up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tally. Through 11 games in January, Wennberg has three goals and two assists, though his helper Friday was his first power-play point of the month. The veteran center is up to 20 points (three on the power play) with 65 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 48 outings this season.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Yanni Gourde - Grabs helper in return Gourde logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Gourde returned from a two-game suspension and went right back into his third-line role. That trio combined on the Kraken's third goal, with Oliver Bjorkstrand stealing the puck and Gourde finding Eeli Tolvanen for the tally. Gourde is up to 20 points, 99 shots on net, 66 hits, 48 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 46 contests.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Schwartz - Picks up helper in 700th game Schwartz notched an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Schwartz was considered a game-time decision Friday, but he was able to suit up for his 700th career appearance against the only other team he's played for in the NHL. The winger celebrated the occasion with a helper on Brian Dumoulin's first-period marker. With a point in each of the last two games, Schwartz is again finding traction on offense. He's at 10 goals, 11 assists, 68 shots on net and a minus-12 rating through 32 appearances.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Jared McCann - Records power-play assist McCann notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact McCann stayed warm Friday, helping out on an Oliver Bjorkstrand tally in the second period. Over his last eight games, McCann has 11 points, including four on the power play. He stayed on the top line Friday even with Matty Beniers (upper body) and Yanni Gourde (suspension) returning to supplement the Kraken's center depth. McCann is at 19 goals, 14 assists, 119 shots on net and a minus-7 rating over 47 appearances this season.
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Brian Dumoulin - Tallies in overtime loss Dumoulin scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Dumoulin tied the game at 1-1 in the first period with his second goal and fifth point over the last nine games. The 32-year-old hasn't found a ton of success this season, but he's been solid on the third pairing lately. Overall, the defenseman has four goals -- one off his career high -- with seven assists, 37 shots on net, 41 hits, 44 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 47 appearances.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Eeli Tolvanen - Buries goal Friday Tolvanen scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Tolvanen entered the game questionable following his absence from practice Thursday. The 24-year-old converted on a passing play in the second period to put the Kraken ahead 3-1, but the lead didn't last. The winger has remained steady in January with nine points and 18 shots on net over 11 contests. For the season, he's up to 13 goals, 30 points, 95 shots on net, 98 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 48 appearances. He needs one point to match his output from 61 games a year ago.
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Oliver Bjorkstrand - Two points in overtime loss Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on five shots and added an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Bjorkstrand was the finisher on one passing play and the initiator on another that led to the Kraken's two goals in the second period. The 28-year-old had been limited two assists over his prior five games. Bjorkstrand is up to 13 goals, 38 points (15 on the power play), 129 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-6 rating through 48 outings this season as one of the Kraken's top forwards.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Daccord - Falters versus Blues Daccord stopped 14 of 18 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact The Blues were able to make lateral passes deep in the Kraken's zone multiple times, giving them quality over quantity for their chances. Daccord was not up to the task, taking his fourth loss in five outings in one of his uglier performances this season. The 27-year-old has generally been good over the last two months and is now at a 14-8-9 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .920 save percentage through 32 games. Given Daccord's recent struggles, it wouldn't be surprising to see head coach Dave Hakstol give Philipp Grubauer his first start since he returned from a lower-body injury in Sunday's game against the Blue Jackets.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Buchnevich, Blues rally to defeat Kraken in OT for 4th straight win | NHL.com Forward scores 2nd goal at 3:31 after tying it early in 3rd; Beniers returns for Seattle
JANUARY 27 • NHL.COM
Blues beat Kraken in OT in matchup of teams scrambling for playoff positioning SEATTLE - Oliver Bjorkstrand played like it was his All-Star audition tape, even though he’s already booked his ticket. Bjorkstrand and line...
JANUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blues beat Kraken in OT in matchup of teams scrambling for playoff positioning SEATTLE - Oliver Bjorkstrand played like it was his All-Star audition tape, even though he’s already booked his ticket. Bjorkstrand and line...
JANUARY 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pavel Buchnevich's OT goal sends Blues past Kraken Pavel Buchnevich scored twice, including the winner at 3:31 of overtime, and added an assist as the St.Louis Blues rallied for a 4-3 victory...
JANUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pavel Buchnevich scores twice and Blues rally for 4-3 overtime win over Kraken
Pavel Buchnevich scored his second goal of the game 3:31 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues rallied from a 3-1 deficit for a 4-3 win over the Seattle KrakenJANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Highlights | Blues vs. Kraken - January 26, 2024
JANUARY 27 • YOUTUBE
Jaden Schwartz - Good to go Friday Schwartz (undisclosed) will suit up Friday against the Blues, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Schwartz was considered a game-time decision Friday but won't be forced to miss the contest. He has five points over his last eight games, giving him 20 points in 31 games this season.
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Eeli Tolvanen - Expected to play Friday Tolvanen (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Friday against the Blues, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Tolvanen was a game-time call after missing Thursday's practice but won't miss any game action. The 24-year-old has 12 goals and 29 points in 47 games this season.
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Joey Daccord - Draws start Friday Daccord will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's home tilt against the Blues, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Daccord stopped 32 of 34 shots in Wednesday's win over Chicago, snapping a three-game losing skid. The 27-year-old is 9-3-0 with a stellar .945 save percentage over his last 12 appearances. On the year, Daccord is 14-8-8 with a 2.32 GAA and a .922 save percentage through 31 appearances.
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Yanni Gourde - Returning from suspension Friday Gourde will return for Friday's game against St. Louis after completing his two-game suspension for charging Edmonton's Mattias Ekholm on Jan. 18.
Impact Gourde has seven goals, 19 points, 48 PIM, 65 hits and 21 blocks in 45 contests this season. He's projected to play on the third line alongside Oliver Bjorkstrand. The third member of that unit is still to be determined because Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) and Eeli Tolvanen (undisclosed) are both game-time calls.
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