SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Philipp Grubauer - Unavailable Friday Grubauer (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Canucks, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Grubauer has now missed the last two games for Seattle while dealing with a mystery injury. The 31-year-old is 5-6-0 with an .885 save percentage through 12 games this season. Joey Daccord will start Friday while Chris Driedger serves as the backup.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - First off ice Friday Daccord will defend the home crease versus Vancouver on Friday, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports .

Impact Daccord was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice and with Philipp Grubauer out of action with an upper-body injury, it looks like Daccord will make his third straight start. Daccord is 3-2-5 with a 2.80 GAA and .902 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. Daccord will have a tough matchup as the Canucks lead the NHL in scoring, averaging 4.00 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Practicing in non-contact jersey Burakovsky (upper body) was skating before practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Burakovsky was injured Oct. 21 against the Rangers and has missed the last 15 games. Burakovsky has two assists in six games with both coming Oct. 19 versus the Hurricanes. This is a good first step in his return to action, which is expected at some point in December.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken hope offense stays hot against Canucks Nov 18, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen (20) battles with Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Laffert...

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Andrew Poturalski - Returns to minors Poturalski was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Seattle was called up by Seattle on Nov. 14, but he didn't end up playing for the Kraken. He has two goals and seven points in 10 contests with Coachella Valley this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken host the Canucks after Tolvanen's 2-goal game

The Seattle Kraken host the Vancouver Canucks after Eeli Tolvanen's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Kraken's 7-1 win

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken feast on biteless Sharks in dominating 7-1 performance SEATTLE — These days, a date with the San Jose Sharks is a balm for the soul.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Brian Dumoulin - Chips in with helper Dumoulin notched an assist in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Dumoulin snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper on Eeli Tolvanen's first of two goals in the third period. Offense remains sparse for Dumoulin, who has five points over 21 appearances. He's added 18 shots on net, 16 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while playing on the third pairing. Despite the limited role and mediocre scoring, Dumoulin is not at risk of losing his place in the lineup to Jaycob Megna.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Borgen - Steady in Wednesday's win Borgen provided an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Borgen has picked up two helpers over his last three games after recording no points in his first eight appearances in November. The defenseman is up to six assists, 27 shots on net, 47 hits, 27 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating. His offense is unlikely to improve much, but he's holding down a steady spot alongside Jamie Oleksiak on the Kraken's second pairing.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz - Sets up power-play marker Schultz dished a power-play assist, fired three shots on goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Schultz's offense is starting to bounce back -- he has two helpers in his last three games after a five-game drought. The 33-year-old blueliner is up to eight points, 27 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 21 contests overall. His role on the third pairing limits his ice time, though he's also on the second power-play unit, where he's earned three of his six assists this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg - Assists in consecutive games Wennberg logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Wennberg took the puck in traffic in his own zone and found Brandon Tanev on a breakaway for the opening goal 1:28 into the game. This was Wennberg's second straight game with an assist, and he has five points over his last six contests. The second-line center is up to eight points, 31 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 21 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle - Provides helper in win Eberle notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Eberle continues to make an impact since returning from a leg injury. He's posted two goals and five helpers over five contests since he rejoined the lineup. The 33-year-old winger has 11 points, 38 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 18 outings overall. With the Kraken scoring at a stronger pace than they did in October, it's no surprise Eberle's performance has improved with the team.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Oleksiak - Dishes pair of helpers Oleksiak notched two assists, blocked two shots and went plus-4 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Oleksiak put up his first multi-point effort of the season, assisting on the Kraken's first and last goals of the game. The defenseman has four points over his last five contests, which constitutes a warm stretch given his usual stay-at-home style of play. The 30-year-old is up to one goal, six helpers, 24 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 27 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 21 outings.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Larsson - Nets first goal of season Larsson scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Larsson had an open net to work with when Jordan Eberle created a rebound for the big defenseman to bury. The 31-year-old Larsson has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive contests for the first time this season. He has a goal, three assists, 38 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 42 hits and a minus-7 rating through 21 appearances. He remains the more defensive half of the Kraken's top pairing, playing alongside Vince Dunn.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Tanev - Opens scoring in blowout win Tanev scored a goal on two shots and picked up a fighting major in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Tanev made an early impact, scoring on a breakaway 1:28 into the game. He then fought Kyle Burroughs late in the second period after the two bumped in the neutral zone. Tanev has two goals over seven outings this season, and he's added a physical presence with 16 hits, nine PIM, 12 shots on net and a minus-3 rating. He's currently seeing time on the Kraken's second line at even strength, putting him in position to produce more consistent offense if he can build momentum.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Earns two points in Wednesday's win Gourde scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Gourde set up an Oliver Bjorkstrand tally and scored a goal of his own in the Kraken's four-goal first period. With four points over his last three outings, Gourde's offense is back on track. The 31-year-old is up to 11 points, 38 shots on net, 26 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - One of each Wednesday McCann scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact McCann helped out on an Adam Larsson goal in the first period before adding one of his own in the second. McCann has four points, including three goals, over his last five games. The 27-year-old forward is up to nine tallies, 13 points, 60 shots on net, 13 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 21 contests in a top-six role this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Three-point burst in win Tolvanen scored a pair of goals, dished an assist and went plus-4 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Tolvanen reached the 10-assist mark on Oliver Bjorkstrand's first-period marker. In the third, Tolvanen snapped his seven-game goal drought with a pair of tallies. The winger has 11 points through as many games in November, putting him at five goals, 15 points, 43 shots on net, 40 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 21 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Racks up four points in win Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots, dished three assists and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Maestro was at his best Wednesday with a season-high four-point effort. One of his three helpers came on the power play. Bjorkstrand snapped a six-game goal drought and is up to five tallies and six helpers through 11 games in November. For the season, the winger has seven goals, 12 assists, 45 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-5 rating through 21 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - Cruises to win Daccord stopped 13 of 14 shots in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Kraken spotted Daccord a four-goal lead after the first period, and that was more than enough. The only blemish on his line was a misplay on a shot that went over the net and bounced to Mike Hoffman for the Sharks' lone goal at 15:32 of the third period. Daccord improved to 3-2-5 with a 2.80 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 11 appearances. He'll likely handle the starting role while Philipp Grubauer (upper body) is out, making it probable for Daccord to start Friday at home versus the Canucks.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen tallies twice as Kraken maul Sharks Nov 22, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; The Seattle Kraken celebrate after a goal scored by left wing Jared McCann (19) during the second pe...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bjorkstrand has 4 points, Kraken score 7 in win against Sharks | NHL.com Tolvanen gets 2 goals, assist, Seattle point streak at 5; San Jose drops 9th straight on road

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NHL.COM

Kraken score 4 times in 1st in 7-1 victory over NHL-worst Sharks

Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde each had a goal and an assist in Seattle’s four-goal first period and the Kraken beat the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philipp Grubauer - Won't play Wednesday Grubauer (undisclosed) has been labeled day-to-day and won't be an option against the Sharks on Wednesday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Grubauer has given up two or more goals in all 12 of his appearances this season, registering a 3.35 GAA and .885 save percentage. With the German netminder sidelined, Joey Daccord figures to start against the Sharks on Wednesday while Chris Driedger serves as the No. 2 option.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE