SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Philipp Grubauer - Set to face Flames Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Saturday against Calgary.

Impact Grubauer has stopped 66 of 71 shots en route to two wins in his past two starts. It's been a solid turnaround for the 31-year-old netminder after he lost his first four outings of the 2023-24 campaign. The Flames rank 28th in the league this season with 22 goals through 10 contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CHL notebook: Kraken prospect Firkus improving production in WHL | NHL.com High-scoring Moose Jaw forward aiming to model game after Point of Lightning

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NHL.COM

Kraken out to hand Flames seventh straight loss Nov 2, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) defends the goal against the Nashville Predators duri...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Flames take 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Kraken

The Calgary Flames aim to break a six-game skid with a victory over the Seattle Kraken

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tye Kartye - Tacks on assist Kartye notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Kartye helped out on a Brian Dumoulin tally in the second period. This was the first assist in 11 regular-season contests in Kartye's career, though he's also picked up two goals this season after posting five points over 10 postseason outings in the spring. The 22-year-old rookie has contributed 28 shots on net, 14 hits, seven PIM and an even plus-minus rating. While he's listed on the top line, his lack of special-teams time means he functions as more of a fourth-liner by usage.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg - Posts helper in win Wennberg picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Wennberg helped out on a Vince Dunn goal in the third period. The assist snapped a three-game slump for Wennberg, who has held down a top-six role despite producing three helpers through 11 contests. He's added 14 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating. The 29-year-old's defensive work often goes understated, but he's not shooting or scoring enough to do much good in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Produces helper Gourde registered an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Gourde has benefited from the lineup adjustment that saw Jared McCann land on his line. This was Gourde's third straight game with a point, giving him two goals and two helpers over 11 contests overall. The 31-year-old center has added 25 shots on net, 12 hits, eight blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz - Earns assist in win Schwartz logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Schwartz set up Vince Dunn's insurance tally in the third period. During his five-game point streak, Schwartz has earned two goals and five assists while adding a plus-5 rating. The 31-year-old winger is locked in with a top-six role and power-play time after a sluggish start. He's at nine points, 33 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-3 rating through 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz - Provides pair of helpers Schultz notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Schultz has collected three helpers over his last two games. Thursday's multi-point effort was his first such performance this season. The 33-year-old blueliner is up to one goal, three assists, 17 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 11 contests in a third-pairing role with power-play time.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grubauer makes 33 saves, Kraken top Predators for first winning streak SEATTLE — Backstopped by Philipp Grubauer, who finished with 33 saves, the Kraken won back-to-back games for the first time this season, hol...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Brian Dumoulin - Finds twine again Dumoulin scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Dumoulin provided a quick response just 24 seconds after Roman Josi tied the game at 2-2 in the second period. This was Dumoulin's second straight game with a goal after he scored just once with the Penguins in 2022-23. The 32-year-old is up to four points, nine shots on net, 15 blocked shots, nine hits and an even plus-minus rating through 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn - Tallies in win Dunn scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Dunn's goal in the third period gave the Kraken some breathing room. The defenseman has a goal and an assist over his last two games, giving up two tallies and nine points through 11 contests overall. He's added 19 shots on net, six hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. While he's had less success defensively early in 2023-24, Dunn's offense remains in great form after he broke out with 64 points in 81 outings a year ago.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Nets power-play goal Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Bjorkstrand tied the game at 1-1 with his long-range shot from the point. The 28-year-old winger has been solid this season despite some lineup shuffling -- he has five points over his last five contests. For the season, he's at three goals, six helpers, 24 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating through 11 outings. Bjorkstrand played with Matty Beniers and Tye Kartye at even strength Thursday after beginning the year alongside Yanni Gourde.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Two more points Thursday McCann scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact McCann helped out on Oliver Bjorkstrand's power-play marker before scoring a goal of his own at even strength on the rush. A move down to the third line has been fruitful for McCann, who has three goals and two assists over his last three games. The 27-year-old winger is up to six tallies, three helpers, three power-play points, 35 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann, Kraken avenge loss to Predators Jared McCann had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken returned home from a four-game trip and defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 Thu...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Philipp Grubauer - Wins again Thursday Grubauer stopped 32 of 34 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Grubauer opened the season with four straight losses, but he's bounced back with a win in each of his last two starts. The Kraken were able to erase an early deficit and respond quickly to a tying goal in the second period to take control. Grubauer is now at 2-4-0 with a 2.83 GAA and a .909 save percentage through six outings. Joey Daccord was pushing Grubauer for time before, so it's unclear how the workload will be distributed if they're both playing well.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer makes 33 saves, Vince Dunn's 3rd-period goal leads Kraken past Predators 4-2

Vince Dunn scored off a faceoff 8:38 into the third period to give Seattle a two-goal advantage, Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves and the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 4-2

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philipp Grubauer - Set to face Predators Grubauer is slated to start in Thursday's home contest versus Nashville, per Scott Malone of Root Sports.

Impact Grubauer stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Monday, bringing an end to his season-opening four-game losing streak. In addition to his 1-4-0 record, he has a 3.00 GAA and a .901 save percentage through five appearances this season. The Predators rank 22nd offensively with 2.78 goals per game in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Tanev joins Kraken morning skate; return is 'whatever's right for him' On Oct. 16, the Kraken said Brandon Tanev would miss four to six weeks because of a lower-body injury, putting his earliest return at mid-No...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

THN On The 'Dub': Seattle Kraken Prospect Kaden Hammell Joins the Show Seattle Kraken prospect Kaden Hammell joins Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat to discuss playing for Everett, playing against Connor Bedard...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Andre Burakovsky - Officially on IR Burakovsky (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Burakovsky is already expected to be out until December, so this doesn't change his timeline. The Kraken will be able to call-up a forward to take Burakovsky's roster spot after this move.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Officially on IR Burakovsky (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Burakovsky is already expected to be out until December, so this doesn't change his timeline. The Kraken will be able to call-up a forward to take Burakovsky's roster spot after this move.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After solid road trip, Kraken take on Predators After playing seven of their first 10 games on the road, the Seattle Kraken are ready for some home cooking.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM