Kraken try to break road losing streak, visit the Stars
The Seattle Kraken will aim to break their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Dallas StarsDECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE KRAKEN 11-10-1 · 6TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
11-10-1 · 6TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
Devin Shore - Puts up assist Shore notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact Shore has a helper in each of the last two contests, accounting for all of his offense over six games since he was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley. The 29-year-old has maintained a spot on the Kraken's fourth line. He may be at risk of being sent down once Jordan Eberle (lower body) returns to the lineup, as the Kraken traded for Tomas Tatar on Friday, crowding the forward group. Shore has four points, 10 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-3 rating over 15 NHL appearances this season.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryker Evans - Nabs power-play helper Evans logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact Evans set up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the game-tying goal with 2:29 left in regulation. The 22-year-old Evans has picked up four helpers over his last three games after opening his career with no points in three contests. He's seen time on the second power-play unit and third pairing, but he's often been just about even with Will Borgen in total ice time. Evans has added 11 shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-4 rating across six outings. It's possible he could stick in the lineup even after Justin Schultz (upper body) returns.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jared McCann - Garners power-play assist McCann logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact McCann's has three points over his last five games, all of which have come on the power play. The winger helped out on Oliver Bjorkstrand's game-tying goal in the third period. McCann is up to 20 points, 87 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 32 contests overall. He continues to hold down a top-six role while providing solid offense.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vince Dunn - Contributes helper in shootout loss Dunn managed an assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact Dunn has a helper in each of the last three games and six points over his last seven outings. The defenseman's penalty came in overtime, but the Kraken were able to kill it off. The 27-year-old hasn't gotten on head coach Dake Hakstol's bad side despite taking five penalties over the last six games. Dunn is up to 25 points, 65 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 32 contests this season.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Larsson - Finds goal Saturday Larsson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact Larsson's goal was a bit on the fluky side -- the puck got away from him but slipped in the net to open the scoring at 6:45 of the first period. The defenseman has a point in each of the last two games. He's up to nine points, 61 shots on net, 58 blocked shots, 53 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 32 appearances this season. Larsson won't contribute steady offense most of the time, but he remains a solid contributor in the physical categories.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Bjorkstrand - Forces overtime Saturday Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact Bjorkstrand's 10th goal of the season tied the game at 2-2 late in the third period. The winger has three goals and two assists over his last five games. For the season, he's produced 25 points (10 on the power play), 88 shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-1 rating over 32 appearances in a third-line role. Bjorkstrand remains one of the Kraken's most effective scoring forwards.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Daccord - Keeps it close in shootout loss Daccord allowed two goals on 38 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Impact Daccord was busy during regulation and overtime, which included him helping to kill off three of the Kraken's four penalties. He also made five saves on nine shootout attempts, but he came up one short when Carl Grundstrom tallied to win it. Daccord has taken the reins on the starting job for Seattle, allowing a total of nine goals over his last six outings. The team's overall performance still leaves plenty to be desired, but Daccord has provided steady playing time for fantasy managers in need of games. He's now at a 5-5-7 record with a 2.57 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 18 appearances. The Kraken embark on a road trip that begins Monday in Dallas.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Head Coach Todd McLellan | 12.16.23 LA Kings win over Seattle Kraken | Postgame Media
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Forward Kevin Fiala | 12.16.23 LA Kings win over Seattle Kraken | Postgame Media
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Forward Phillip Danault | 12.16.23 LA Kings win over Seattle Kraken | Postgame Media
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Grundstrom lifts Kings past Kraken in 9th round of SO
Carl Grundstrom scored the deciding goal in the ninth round of a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streakDECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kraken's Larsson Messes Up Handle, Accidentally Slips It Five-Hole To Beat Kings' Talbot
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Justin Schultz - Missing fourth straight game Schultz (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Kings, per the NHL media site.
Impact Schultz will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight. Ryker Evans has racked up three assists since joining the Kraken from AHL Coachella Valley, so there's no guarantee Schultz will be an everyday player even once he's cleared to return.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marian Studenic - Sent down Studenic was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.
Impact Studenic has provided one shot on goal, four hits and two PIM in two NHL appearances this season. He has notched seven goals and 12 points in 16 minor-league appearances this campaign.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Daccord - Set to face Kings Daccord was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Scott Malone of Root Sports, indicating he will protect the home net Saturday versus the Kings.
Impact Daccord has won his past two starts, stopping 45 of 46 shots during that span. He has a 5-5-6 record this season with a 2.62 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 17 appearances. The Kings sit third in the league this campaign with 3.62 goals per contest.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tye Kartye - Recalled Saturday Kartye was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.
Impact After he was sent down Friday, Kartye will return to the Kraken just a day later. The 22-year-old forward has had a solid rookie campaign in Seattle, tallying six goals and 11 points through 30 games, including a goal and an assist in his last two contests. Shane Wright was sent back to the AHL in a corresponding move.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shane Wright - Returned to AHL Wright was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.
Impact In a corresponding move, Tye Kartye was recalled from the minors. Wright has been credited with one shot on goal, three blocked shots and one hit in three NHL outings this campaign.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kraken acquire Tomas Tatar from Avalanche for 5th-round pick in 2024
The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Tomas Tatar from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draftDECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tomas Tatar - Traded to Kraken Seattle acquired Tatar from Colorado in exchange for a fifth-round pick Friday.
Impact Tatar signed a one-year deal with the Avalanche this offseason but didn't really settle in on the offensive side. He has just nine points and tallied his only goal of this year Monday against Calgary. The veteran winger is averaging just 11:17 of ice time per game and will likely remain in a fairly limited role with the Kraken.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Schwartz - Moved to LTIR Schwartz (lower body) was moved from the regular injured reserve to long-term injured reserve Friday.
Impact Schwartz's placement on LTIR is retroactive to when he last played Nov. 28. It was reported by Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times on Dec. 1 that Schwartz is expected to miss six weeks, so this shift to LTIR doesn't impact his timetable, but it does provide the Kraken with some cap flexibility. The 31-year-old has eight goals and 15 points in 23 contests this season and should play in a top-six capacity once he's healthy.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tye Kartye - Sent to minors Kartye was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.
Impact Kartye has six goals, 11 points, 25 PIM and 55 hits in 30 contests with Seattle this season. Shane Wright was summoned from the AHL in a corresponding move. It wouldn't be surprising if Kartye is recalled by Seattle soon, especially given that he's been productive recently, providing two goals and three points over his last five outings.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shane Wright - Recalled Friday Wright was called up by Seattle on Friday.
Impact Wright has nine goals and 16 points in 18 AHL contests with Coachella Valley this season. He's also appeared in three games with Seattle, recording a minus-1 rating, a hit and three blocks while averaging 9:48 of ice time during that stretch.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle takes on Los Angeles following Yamamoto's 2-goal performance
The Seattle Kraken host the Los Angeles Kings after Kailer Yamamoto's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Kraken's 7-1 winDECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian Dumoulin - Picks up assist Dumoulin notched an assist and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Dumoulin snapped an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 32-year-old was scratched Dec. 9, shortly after the call-up of Ryker Evans, but Justin Schultz's (upper body) absence has allowed Dumoulin to remain in the lineup recently. Things could get crowded when the Kraken's defense is fully healthy. Dumoulin hasn't exactly impressed with six points, 22 shots on net, 25 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 30 appearances in his first year with Seattle.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
