SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Two helpers in 500th career game Bjorkstrand notched two assists, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Bjorkstrand set up Vince Dunn's power-play tally to tie the game in the third period, then found Justin Schultz near the net on the game-winner in overtime. This was Bjorkstrand's 500th game, and he's up to 308 points in his career. The Danish winger has been solid lately with three goals and five helpers over his last seven contests. Overall, he has 29 points (12 on the power play) with 99 shots on net, 27 hits and a minus-3 rating through 37 outings this season, mainly in a third-line role.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz - Wins it in overtime Schultz scored the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Schultz redirected a pass from Oliver Bjorkstrand under Carter Hart's left pad for the tally 2:35 into the extra session. The goal end a four-game point drought for Schultz, who also missed time with an upper-body injury in that span. He's also been an occasional healthy scratch lately with the Kraken trying to work in rookie blueliner Ryker Evans. Schultz has three goals, 10 points, 44 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 29 contests overall. He'll likely continue to play on the third pairing when in the lineup.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn - Ties game on power play Dunn scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Dunn had a quick shot after a faceoff win, and the puck glanced off a Flyer before beating Carter Hart to tie the game at 1-1 in the third period. With five points over his last three outings, Dunn ends December on a high note. He's up to six tallies, a team-leading 30 points, 71 shots on net, 43 PIM, 31 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 37 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Winter Classic blog: Vince Dunn | NHL.com Kraken defenseman writes about playing in first outdoor game against Golden Knights

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NHL.COM

Joey Daccord - Grabs win in overtime Daccord stopped 27 of 28 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Daccord gave up a shorthanded goal after the Kraken fumbled the clearing attempt following a rush, and Travis Konecny banked a shot in. After that, Daccord bricked up the net and allowed the Kraken to make a comeback. This was Daccord's third straight win, and he's allowed just four goals on 105 shots in that span. He improved to 8-5-8 with a 2.46 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 22 outings overall. He'll likely get the nod for Monday's Winter Classic versus the Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz's OT goal propels Kraken past Flyers Justin Schultz scored at 2:35 of overtime as the Seattle Kraken rallied to defeat the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 Friday night.Fellow d...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kraken beat Flyers in OT, tie franchise-record points streak SEATTLE — A scuffling Seattle Kraken offense getting talented winger Andre Burakovsky back three weeks after his latest injury was only half...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Justin Schultz scores in OT to give Kraken 2-1 win over Flyers

Justin Schultz scored with 2:25 left in overtime to give the Seattle Kraken a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Daccord - Tending twine Friday Daccord will get the starting nod at home Friday against the Flyers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact In nine starts this month, Daccord has allowed two or fewer goals in eight of those. The 27-year-old has posted a 1.90 GAA and a .936 save percentage during that span but he's registered a lackluster 4-2-3 record. For the season, Daccord is 7-5-8 with a 2.53 GAA through 21 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Taken off IR Burakovsky (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup with the Flyers, per the NHL media site.

Impact Burakovsky was originally labeled a game-time decision but his removal from IR all but guarantee he will be in the lineup Friday. In his limited seven games, the winger registered three assists, including one with the man advantage, and 15 shots. Burakovsky is expected to initially move into a fourth-line role but could eventually move into the top six once back up to game speed.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bringing the Winter Classic to Seattle came with an insurance policy. A retractable roof

When the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken meet on Monday in the Winter Classic, the NHL hopes the story is centered on the clash between the league’s two newest franchises,...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andre Burakovsky - Game-time decision Friday Burakovsky (undisclosed) is slated to be a game-time decision Friday versus Philadelphia, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Burakovsky, who last played Dec. 7, has three assists in seven contests this season. Injuries have limited him over the past two campaigns, but he did score 22 goals and 61 points in 80 outings with the Avalanche in 2021-22. If Burakovsky returns Friday, then Devin Shore might be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Bill Meltzer - Flyers Gameday: 12/29 @ SEA, Phantoms, WJC Update NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Hockey Is Thriving in Seattle. But a Local Mainstay for Fans Could Soon Shutter. As the Kraken prepare to host the NHL’s Winter Classic, Seattle’s first hockey bar is struggling to keep its doors open.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

'Out of this world' Carson Rehkopf staying hot with Team Canada at world juniors Rehkopf's goal-a-game scoring in the OHL earned him a spot on Canada's roster, and he's off to a strong start at the world juniors.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kraken bring win streak into game against the Flyers

The Seattle Kraken head into a matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers as winners of three games in a row

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken ride hot streak into matchup with Flyers Sometimes, it’s hard to pinpoint the cause of the ebbs and flows of an NHL season.The Seattle Kraken endured an eight-game skid (0-6-2) imme...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will Borgen - Picks up assist in win Borgen logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Borgen's strong December continues -- he's produced seven assists over his last nine contests. The 27-year-old had the secondary helper on Alexander Wennberg's game-winning tally in the third period. Borgen still plays more of a physical game, but being partnered with Jamie Oleksiak opens him up for more offensive chances. Through 36 outings overall, Borgen has 13 helpers, 38 shots on net, 80 hits, 49 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-1 rating.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Larsson - Notches helper Larsson recorded an assist and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Larsson snapped a three-game point drought with a helper on Kailer Yamamoto's first-period tally. While Larsson isn't one for big scoring numbers, he's managed three points over his last six outings. The 31-year-old blueliner has a modest 10 points to go with 60 hits, 67 blocked shots, 66 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 36 appearances in a top-pairing role this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn - Sets up opening tally Dunn registered an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Dunn has put together a strong December, recording 10 points over 12 games. He set up Kailer Yamamoto early in the first period to help the Kraken grab an early lead. Dunn is up to five goals, 24 assists, 69 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 21 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 36 appearances. He should continue to be a fixture on the top pairing and first power-play unit.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Snags assist Wednesday McCann logged an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact McCann set up Alexander Wennberg's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. This was McCann's fourth point (one goal, three assists) over his last five games. He's found himself alongside Wennberg and Brandon Tanev on the second line since the Kraken acquired Tomas Tatar from the Avalanche. McCann has 22 points, 91 shots on net, 17 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 35 outings overall.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kailer Yamamoto - Buries opening goal Yamamoto scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Yamamoto tallied at 2:24 of the first period after taking a stretch pass from Vince Dunn. This was Yamamoto's fourth goal in December, giving him seven tallies on the season. The 25-year-old winger is up to 11 points, 40 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 36 appearances. He's likely to remain in a bottom-six role, as Tomas Tatar has fit in well on the Kraken's top line.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg - Nets game-winner Wennberg scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Wennberg finished off a give-and-go with Jared McCann at 6:00 of the third period. With four points over his last 10 games, Wennberg isn't exactly tearing it up on offense. The 29-year-old has five goals, 14 points, 48 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 36 outings overall. He may not get much better for point production, but he's a fixture in the Kraken's top six.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE