SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Joey Daccord - Takes overtime loss in relief Daccord stopped five of seven shots in relief of Philipp Grubauer (lower body) in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Daccord entered with the game tied at 2-2 to begin the third period. The Kraken jumped out to a quick lead in the final frame, but Daccord gave it back and couldn't stop Nikita Kucherov in the slot in overtime. This was Daccord's sixth defeat (1-3-3) in his last seven games. With Grubauer's status unknown for Sunday's game versus the Wild, it's safe to assume Daccord will get the start, and he could be in line for a large role going forward if his teammate is out for an extended time. The 27-year-old American is sporting a 3-4-6 record with a 2.99 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 14 outings.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores 2, lifts Lightning to 4-3 win over Kraken in OT

Nikita Kucherov scored his second goal of the game 3:12 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win against the reeling Seattle Kraken

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Schultz - Exits with upper-body injury Schultz (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Lightning, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Schultz logged just 8:11 of ice time in the contest, going minus-1 with one blocked shot. The 33-year-old's playing time was already in a precarious spot with the call-up of Ryker Evans earlier in the week. Schultz was scratched Thursday, and now an injury could see him out longer. If Schultz is out Sunday versus the Wild, Brian Dumoulin will likely return to the lineup after being scratched versus the Lightning.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Exits Saturday's start Grubauer suffered an apparent lower-body injury and did not take the ice for the third period of Saturday's game versus the Lightning, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network repor...

Impact Grubauer stopped 22 of 24 shots prior to his exit, and he left with the game tied at 2-2. The 32-year-old appeared to be injured on a play late in the second period. With the Kraken on the first half of a back-to-back, it seems unlikely he'll be available for Sunday's game versus the Wild. Joey Daccord took over in net Saturday and will likely be in line for the start Sunday, while Chris Driedger could be summoned from AHL Coachella Valley if Grubauer is ruled out.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marian Studenic - Back in NHL Studenic was promoted by Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Studenic has seven goals and 12 points in 16 contests with AHL Coachella Valley this season. The 25-year-old also has appeared in two games with Seattle, recording a shot, two PIM and four hits while averaging 8:07 of ice time.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Starting Saturday Grubauer will guard the home net Saturday against the Lightning, per SoundofHockey.com.

Impact Grubauer's dropped his last four starts, sporting an uninspiring .876 save percentage in that span. He'll look to get on track against a Tampa Bay team that scored just once in a loss to Nashville on Thursday. Grubauer is 5-9-1 with an .883 save percentage and 3.26 GAA so far this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Moved to IR Burakovsky (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Scott Malone of Root Sports Northwest reports.

Impact It was already announced that Burakovsky is dealing with a week-to-week injury so this move won't affect his return timeline. The 28-year-old missed 20 games with an upper-body injury and was sidelined again after returning for just one game.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Week-to-week with new injury Burakovsky is week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, coach Dave Hakstol told Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times on Friday.

Impact Burakovsky sustained the injury during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Seattle, which was his first game since Oct. 21 due to an upper-body injury. Hakstol said Burakovsky's current issue is unrelated to the injury he just recovered from. The 28-year-old forward has three assists in seven contests this campaign. When healthy, he's a top-six option for Seattle and typically serves on the second power-play unit.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Lightning

The Seattle Kraken look to stop a six-game skid when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander Wennberg - Chips in with helper Wennberg provided an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact Wennberg set up Tye Kartye's second-period tally. With three goals and five assists over his last 12 contests, Wennberg is playing some steady hockey despite the Kraken's overall struggles as a team. The center is up to 11 points, 42 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 27 outings this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Snags assist Thursday Burakovsky logged an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact Burakovsky returned from an upper-body injury for this game, though he left in the second period with seemingly another issue. He was back for the third but finished the contest with just 9:08 of ice time. Another injury is the last thing the 28-year-old needs after missing six weeks this season and the last three months of 2022-23. He's managed three assists, 15 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over seven appearances on the year.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tye Kartye - Pots lone goal in loss Kartye scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact Kartye tallied at 7:12 of the second period to tie the game at 1-1, but the Devils took the lead back less than two minutes later. With four points over his last six games -- all losses for the Kraken -- Kartye has been one of the team's few steady forwards lately. They've scored a total of 10 goals in that span. Kartye is up to five tallies, four assists, 53 shots on net, 53 hits and 25 PIM across 26 outings as a burgeoning power forward.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Takes narrow loss Grubauer stopped 15 of 17 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact The Kraken threw 38 pucks at Akira Schmid in the other net, but they only gave Grubauer one goal of support. This was Grubauer's fourth loss in a row -- he's been responsible for two-thirds of the team's current losing streak. The 32-year-old has yet to give up fewer than two goals in an outing this season, yielding a pair of tallies in four of his 16 appearances. He's also yet to give up more than four goals in any game. Grubauer is at a 3.26 GAA and an .883 save percentage with a 5-9-1 record.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaycob Megna - On conditioning assignment Megna was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday for a conditioning assignment.

Impact Megna hasn't played at all in 2023-24, so this move will allow him to shake off the rust. He had a goad, 12 points, 86 hits and 66 blocks in 54 contests between San Jose and Seattle last season.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Facing Devils Grubauer will patrol the blue paint at home versus New Jersey on Thursday, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Grubauer hasn't won in his last four appearances, giving up 12 goals on 87 shots. His 2023-24 campaign isn't a lot better, as he is 5-8-1 with a 3.35 GAA and .883 save percentage. Grubauer is in line for another tough outing as the Devils are fourth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.70 goals per game.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Good to play Thursday Burakovsky (upper body) is expected to draw into the lineup Thursday versus New Jersey, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Burakovsky, who was on injured reserve, hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 21 due to the injury. He has just two assists in six contests this campaign, though he did provide 22 goals and 61 points in 80 outings in 2021-22. Burakovsky is projected to serve in a top-six role and the first power-play unit.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marian Studenic - Sent down Wednesday Studenic was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Studenic got a two-game audition while accompanying the Kraken on their four-game road trip. He went minus-1 with four hits, one shot on goal and two PIM in a fourth-line role. Studenic and Max McCormick were sent down with Devin Shore getting called up and Andre Burakovsky (upper body) nearing a return from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Shore - Recalled Wednesday Shore was promoted by Seattle on Wednesday.

Impact Shore has a goal and two points in nine contests with the Kraken this season. He's also recorded three goals and six points in nine outings with AHL Coachella Valley.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max McCormick - Returned to AHL McCormick was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact McCormick got into one game during his recall, logging 5:38 of ice time and not much else. The 31-year-old continues to serve as organizational forward depth for the Kraken.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Nearing return According to coach Dave Hakstol, Burakovsky (upper body) is "real close" to returning, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Burakovsky practiced in full for the first time since suffering his upper-body injury Wednesday. He almost certainly won't play Thursday versus New Jersey, but it looks like he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 28-year-old forward picked up two helpers through the first six games of the campaign before suffering the injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils visit the Kraken after Bratt's 2-goal game

The New Jersey Devils visit the Seattle Kraken after Jesper Bratt scored two goals in the Devils' 6-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryker Evans - Receives call-up Evans was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Evans is off to a modest start at the AHL level this season with eight points and 20 PIM through 18 contests. Nonetheless, he'll get a look at the NHL level with the Kraken in the midst of a five-game losing streak. The team is at home for a six-game homestand, which allows head coach Dave Hakstol to set the matchups on the ice -- expect Evans to receive sheltered usage on the third pairing and potentially some power-play time if he gets into the lineup.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Slings power-play helper Tolvanen recorded a power-play assist and four hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The helper was Tolvanen's scored point over his last five games, as his offense has slowed during the Kraken's recent skid in that span. The 24-year-old has still been one of the team's better forwards with 17 points (five on the power play), 56 shots on net, 56 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 26 outings. Tolvanen chips in enough across the board to fill a depth role in standard fantasy formats, especially when he's averaging a career-best 16:12 of ice time per game.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Larsson - Snags assist Monday Larsson posted an assist, seven shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Larsson had a solid game, and he was rewarded with a helper on Jared McCann's second-period tally. While Larsson's offense is usually too low for fantasy purposes, he's picked up five points over his last seven contests. The 31-year-old blueliner has seven points, 52 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 48 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 26 outings overall, and he can be useful in some formats when he's chipping in points.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE