SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Matty Beniers - Supplies power-play assist Beniers logged a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Beniers had the secondary helper on Vince Dunn's third-period marker. While Beniers has six points over his last nine games, he's gone scoreless in five of those outings. The 21-year-old center hasn't displayed much consistency this season, though the Kraken's return to the lower end of the scoring spectrum isn't helping his cause. Beniers has 13 points, 45 shots on net and a minus-17 rating through 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Scores in Monday's loss McCann scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact McCann is in a hot stretch with five goals and two assists over his last seven contests. The 27-year-old forward was moved off of the top line to a trio with Alexander Wennberg and Brandon Tanev in Monday's contest as head coach Dave Hakstol tries to spark the Kraken's offense amid a five-game losing streak. McCann has played well regardless of his placement in the lineup, racking up 12 goals, five assists, 75 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 26 outings.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Falls to Canadiens Grubauer allowed three goals on 29 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to Montreal.

Impact It's been a tough stretch for Grubauer, who's gone 3-4-1 with an ugly .859 save percentage in his last eight appearances. The 32-year-old netminder allowed three unanswered goals through the first two periods Monday, putting the Kraken in a hole they couldn't climb out of. Grubauer is now 5-8-1 with an .883 save percentage this season. Seattle will host the Devils in their next contest Thursday.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn - Goal, assist in loss Dunn tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Dunn picked up an assist on Jared McCann's second-period tally before adding a power-play goal in the third. The two-point game snapped a three-game scoreless spell, Dunn's longest stretch without a point this season. The 27-year-old blueliner now has four goals and 21 points through 26 games after posting a career-best 64 points (14 goals, 50 assists) last year.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - First off Monday Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports, indicating he will guard the road goal Monday against Montreal.

Impact Grubauer is coming off a 25-save effort in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to Toronto. He has posted a 5-7-1 record this season with a 3.37 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 14 appearances. Montreal is tied for 27th in the league with 2.75 goals per game this campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Canadiens

The Seattle Kraken come into the matchup against the Montreal Canadiens after losing four games in a row

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Daccord - Tough goals, tough loss Daccord made 26 saves in a 2-0 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.

Impact Both goals were tough ones. Late in the first, Matty Beniers lost the puck when he fell down deep in his own zone, and Mathieu Joseph scooped up the puck and deked Daccord on the forehand in tight. Then Daccord misplayed the puck behind in his own net in the second and that led to a tic-tac-toe passing play that Drake Batherson ultimately popped into an open net. Daccord is a rough fantasy play. In his last 10 appearances, he's 1-4-4 with 28 goals allowed.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Tanev - Good to go Saturday Tanev (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, per the NHL media site.

Impact Tanev missed two games with this lower-body injury. He'll likely take on a bottom-six role now that he's healthy, though the Kraken's injuries on the wing could provide him an opportunity to move into a middle-six role if he plays well in the near term.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - Facing Senators Daccord will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Senators, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Daccord will make his first appearance in the last three games. In his previous five games, he allowed a total of 17 goals while posting a mediocre 1-2-2 record. The 27-year-old is set to face a Senators team averaging 3.39 goals per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senators take losing streak into game against the Kraken

The Ottawa Senators will try to break their three-game slide when they take on the Seattle Kraken

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Kraken to be without forward Jaden Schwartz for six weeks because of upper body injury

The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Jaden Schwartz for six weeks because of an upper body injury

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew Poturalski - Returns to minors Poturalski was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact Poturalski played a pair of games with the Kraken this week, averaging only 6:53 of ice time against Chicago and Toronto. He failed to hit the scoresheet. Poturalski has two goals and seven points in 11 AHL games this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max McCormick - Called up from AHL McCormick was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact The 31-year-old journeyman had eight goals and 17 points in 16 AHL games before his recall. McCormick has played 91 NHL games with Ottawa, Carolina and Seattle, scoring eight times while adding six assists.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz - Out six weeks Schwartz (lower body) is expected to miss the next six weeks, per Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times.

Impact Schwartz was apparently injured a week ago versus Vancouver, but he managed to play Tuesday versus the Blackhawks. He left after his first shift in the third period and did not return. It's a big loss for the Kraken as Schwartz was the Kraken's second-leading goal scorer at the time of the injury with eight goals.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tye Kartye - Bags apple Thursday Kartye notched an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Kartye has two goals and an assist during his three-game point streak. The 22-year-old is seeing a more significant role with Jaden Schwartz (lower body) and Brandon Tanev (lower body) joining Andre Burakovsky (upper body) among the Kraken's injured players. Kartye has eight points, 47 shots, 40 hits, 25 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 23 outings this season. He should continue to play regularly as long as the Kraken are missing a regular up front.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Larsson - Puts up helper Thursday Larsson notched an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Larsson didn't do much over the first month of the campaign, but he's picked up a goal and three assists over his last five games. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to six points, 44 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 47 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 24 outings overall. Larsson's biggest contributions will almost always be in the physical categories.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz - Posts helper in shootout loss Schultz recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Schultz has racked up three assists over his last six games. The defenseman is up to nine points, 34 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 24 appearances. He remains in a third-pairing role at even strength, though his power-play usage offers Schultz a path to fantasy rosters in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg - Finds assist Thursday Wennberg managed an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Wennberg set up Jared McCann's equalizer at 13:24 of the third period. The helper was Wennberg's seventh point over the last nine contests. The 29-year-old is rarely a threat for bursts of offense, but it's good to see him playing a more steady two-way game lately. He's produced 10 points, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 24 games this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Pockets power-play helper Bjorkstrand recorded a power-play assist and nine shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Bjorkstrand racked up five goals and seven assists, including five power-play points, over 14 games in November. The 28-year-old winger has been a pleasant surprise from a middle-six role this season, earning 20 points (eight on the power play) over 24 contests. He's added 60 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-2 rating. Bjorkstrand's shooting percentage is a reasonable 11.7, suggesting he could push for the 30-goal and 60-point marks this season, though his playmaking has been stronger than his finishing so far.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle - Nabs power-play assist Eberle logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Eberle has two goals and six assists over eight games since his return from a leg injury. He went into Thursday scoreless over his previous two appearances before earning a helper on a Jared McCann tally in the second period. Eberle has provided modest offense compared to his top-line role -- he's at 12 points, 46 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 21 outings.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Lights lamp Thursday Tolvanen scored a goal on four shots, added four hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Tolvanen had a strong November with five goals and seven assists over 14 contests. The 24-year-old is up to six tallies, 16 points, 53 shots on net, 49 hits, 32 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 24 outings. Tolvanen continues to see middle-six minutes at even strength as well as a substantial power-play role as one of the Kraken's top wingers.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE