SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Brian Dumoulin - Registers helper in loss Dumoulin posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Dumoulin set up defense partner Justin Schultz's tally at 8:41 of the first period. The helper was Dumoulin's first point in six games in his first year with the Kraken. The 32-year-old blueliner has added seven hits, nine blocked shots, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating. After being Kris Letang's regular partner for years in Pittsburgh, Dumoulin has seen a drastically reduced role in Seattle.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Gathers helper Saturday Tolvanen provided an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Tolvanen has an assist in each of the last two contests. The 24-year-old winger remains on the third line, and his sputtering offense is similar to what a lot of his teammates have shown early on. Through six games, Tolvanen has seven shots on net, 11 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating to go with his pair of helpers.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz - Nets only goal in loss Schultz scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Schultz opened the scoring at 8:41 of the first period with a rocket shot from the left circle. The goal was his first point in six outings this season, and he's struggled to a minus-4 rating with nine shots on net, four blocked shots and four PIM. The 33-year-old has seen time on the top power-play unit, but that's a role likely better suited for Vince Dunn in the short term and perhaps Ryker Evans if the Kraken mix things up on the blue line later in the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After lighting delay, Kraken can't fix on-ice issues in loss to Rangers SEATTLE — Given their oft-mentioned issues lighting the lamp this early season, the last thing the goal-hungry Seattle Kraken needed was a g...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Philipp Grubauer - Takes another loss Grubauer stopped 23 of 27 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Grubauer had to contend with odd circumstances, as the lights in Climate Pledge Arena had a malfunction that left one corner of the rink darker than the rest. The teams switched sides in each period to attempt to balance things out -- one of the goals against Grubauer came immediately after the switch in the second frame. The 31-year-old has now allowed 12 goals across four contests, going 0-4-0, though he's received a total of three goals in support. While the blame for the Kraken's slow start doesn't exclusively fall on Grubauer, Joey Daccord has played well and may carve into the German's playing time. The Kraken initiate a four-game road trip Tuesday in Detroit.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Quick beats Kraken in first start for Rangers Veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick won his first start with the New York Rangers, making 18 saves in a 4-1 victory against the host Seattle K...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Andre Burakovsky - Exits Saturday's game Burakovsky sustained an undisclosed injury in the second period of Saturday's game versus the Rangers, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Burakovsky was injured when he was boarded by Jacob Trouba. Through six games this season, Burakovsky has been limited to two assists and 14 shots on goal. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Red Wings, Devin Shore will likely enter the lineup.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz - Good to go Schwartz (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday versus the Rangers, per the NHL media site.

Impact Schwartz left Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes with an injury, but he has apparently moved past it without having to miss any additional time. He should be on the second line with Alexander Wennberg and Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Schwartz will also see time on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Set to play Saturday Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports, indicating he will guard the home goal Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Grubauer has posted a mark of 0-3-0 this season, having stopped 80 of 88 shots. In 11 career appearances against the Rangers, he has earned a 4-5-1 record with a 2.07 GAA and a .929 save percentage.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken look to continue high scoring against Rangers The Seattle Kraken went back to basics and it paid off.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brandon Tanev - Moves to injured reserve Tanev (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Tanev is expected to be sidelined into mid-November, so this move frees up a roster spot for the Kraken. With Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) also ailing, the team may need to recall a forward from AHL Coachella Valley.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken take on the Rangers in a non-conference matchup

The Seattle Kraken and the New York Rangers meet in an out-of-conference matchup

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kailer Yamamoto - Chips in with assist Yamamoto registered a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Yamamoto has a goal and an assist over the last two games after coming up empty in his first three contests with the Kraken. The 25-year-old winger set up Jaden Schwartz's first-period tally. Yamamoto has added six shots on net, three hits and a minus-3 rating through five appearances. His fourth-line role isn't likely to lead to much offense, but he's maintained a spot on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Borgen - Credited with two helpers Borgen produced two assists in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Borgen delivered a hit and forced a turnover on the Kraken's sixth goal, earning a secondary helper. He also got the puck to Oliver Bjorkstrand for the empty-netter. Borgen is in his third campaign with the Kraken, and he's been partnered with Jamie Oleksiak on the second pairing as a physical shutdown duo. Borgen has seven hits, four blocked shots, two PIM, nine shots on goal and a minus-1 rating through five appearances.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken break out vs. Hurricanes, earn first win Vince Dunn and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken broke out of their offensive funk to defeat the visi...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Eeli Tolvanen - Snags assist in win Tolvanen registered an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Tolvanen had the secondary helper on Yanni Gourde's opening tally. It's been a quiet start to the season for many Kraken players, and Tolvanen is no exception. He has one helper, six shots on net, nine hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through five appearances while skating on the third line.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Wennberg - Picks up helper Wennberg posted an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Wennberg helped out on a Jared McCann tally in the third period. The assist was Wennberg's first point in five outings this season, as he has not been immune from the Kraken's early struggles on offense. The 29-year-old center has added nine shots on net, five blocked shots, four hits and a minus-2 rating while playing in his usual second-line role. Wennberg has seen minimal power-play time so far, which may make it difficult for him to match the 38 points he produced in 82 contests last season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Beniers - Nabs first helper Beniers logged an assist in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Beniers has looked a bit out of sorts to begin his second NHL campaign, although he got on the scoresheet with a feed to set up Tye Kartye's third-period marker Thursday. Beniers has managed seven shots on goal, three hits and a minus-5 rating through five appearances, and his 16:14 of ice time Thursday was a season low.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Picks up two assists Burakovsky notched two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Burakovsky set up tallies by Yanni Gourde and Vince Dunn. Burakovsky had gone without a point in the first four games of the season amid team-wide scoring struggles. A move to the third line appears to have sparked his offense. In addition to the two helpers, he's produced 12 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through five outings.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tye Kartye - Goal, fight in win Kartye scored a goal on four shots and added seven PIM in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Kartye was all over the ice in his 10:28 of ice time, and he was rewarded for his efforts in the third period. He scored a goal off a turnover and then fought Brendan Lemieux, exacting retribution for a previous hit on Jared McCann. The goal was Kartye's first regular-season tally, though he had three goals and two helpers in 10 appearances during the playoffs in the spring. The 22-year-old has added 12 shots on net, three hits and a plus-1 rating through four outings this season in a fourth-line role.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare - Scores shortie Bellemare scored a shorthanded goal on four shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Bellemare's first goal and point with the Kraken came while penalty killing, which was one of the main reasons the team signed him in the summer. The 38-year-old center has added six shots on net, five blocked shots, three hits and a plus-1 rating through five contests. He appears likely to be an everyday part of the lineup on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Opens scoring Thursday Gourde scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Gourde tipped in an Andre Burakovsky shot to open the scoring at 7:16 of the first period. It's been a rough start to the season for most Kraken skaters -- the goal was Gourde's first point through five contests. He's added 11 shots on net, three hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. The 31-year-old should continue to see third-line usage and penalty-killing assignments that help him rank among the Kraken's leaders for ice time among forwards.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Buries goal in win McCann scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact McCann hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since his goal Opening Night versus Vegas. The winger snapped the short slump with a third-period tally that stood as the game-winner. He has two goals, 16 shots on net, four PIM and a minus-5 rating through five appearances. With Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) exiting Thursday's contest, McCann was moved off the top line in favor of Tye Kartye later in the game, which could be a move that sticks heading into Saturday's tilt with the Rangers.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Three-point effort Thursday Bjorkstrand scored an empty-net goal, supplied two assists and added two hits in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Bjorkstrand had picked up just one helper over the first four games of the season. With the Kraken struggling as a whole, Bjorkstrand has been elevated to the second line for the last two contests. He's at four points, nine shots on net, five hits and a minus-2 rating through five appearances. He continues to operate in the middle six and on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE