SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

Daniel Sprong - Ruled out versus Stars Sprong (upper body) will not be available against Dallas on Tuesday and remains day-to-day, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Sprong is currently mired in a six-game pointless streak during which he put 13 shots on net while averaging just 8:48 of ice time. Even once cleared to return, Sprong is unlikely to offer more than low-end fantasy value given his limited minutes.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Looks good to go McCann (undisclosed) took line rushes during warmups, suggesting he is good to go for Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Stars, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact McCann was on the fourth line in warmups, skating alongside Ryan Donato and Brandon Tanev. It's possible McCann's minutes are limited early in the contest as he makes his return from a six-game absence. With Tye Kartye in McCann's usual spot on the top line, there's a decent chance those two forward lines could be fluid throughout this contest.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Pulled after two periods Grubauer gave up five goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Grubauer only lasted two periods, with Martin Jones taking over in relief for the final frame. The Kraken were able to make it look closer than it was in the end. Grubauer now has a 2.97 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 11 playoff outings. He's played well enough this postseason to get a chance to bounce back in Game 5 on Thursday in Dallas.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Larsson - Finds twine in loss Larsson scored a goal on four shots, doled out three hits, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Larsson became the 17th Kraken skater to score a goal through 11 playoff contests when he tallied with 4:11 left in the third period. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to three points, 20 shots on net, 52 hits, 22 blocked shots, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating in the postseason. He's not on the ice for his offense -- Larsson plays a key defensive role on the Kraken's top pairing.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Beniers - Gathers helper in loss Beniers notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Beniers had a secondary helper on Adam Larsson's third-period tally. With four points in as many games versus the Stars in the second round, Beniers appears to be getting more comfortable in the playoffs. The center has two goals, three helpers, 20 shots on net, nine blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-4 rating through 11 postseason appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Jones - Makes relief appearance Jones stopped both shots he faced in relief of Philipp Grubauer in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Jones was hardly tested in his first game action since April 8, which was a game he left early after suffering a hand injury. The Stars had an empty-netter in the third period after the Kraken got within striking distance. Jones is likely to resume his backup duties in Game 5 on Thursday, as Grubauer has been the starter throughout the postseason and isn't likely to lose that title after one poor outing.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz - Scores twice in loss Schwartz scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact This is the second time in the playoffs that Schwartz has had a two-goal game come in a loss. The 30-year-old winger has four points in as many contests in the second round, and he's at five goals, four assists, 36 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-3 rating through 11 playoff outings this year.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn - Contributes two helpers in loss Dunn notched two assists, three hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Dunn has five helpers over four contests versus the Stars in the second round after he was limited to a single goal in a seven-game series versus the Avalanche in the first round. The 26-year-old blueliner helped out on third-period markers by Jaden Schwartz and Adam Larsson in Tuesday's loss. Dunn has six points, 20 shots on net, 21 hits, 16 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 11 playoff outings.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken's Dave Hakstol deserves kudos, though he may not want to hear them Dave Hakstol isn't putting the pucks past the goalies himself, but he's implemented a structure that Kraken players have embraced from the j...

MAY 9, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Kraken, Stars try to work around injuries with Game 4 on horizon With Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on all fours in front of the crease after getting hit in the face with the puck, the Seattle Kra...

MAY 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Seattle hosts Dallas with 2-1 series lead

The Seattle Kraken host the Dallas Stars in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

MAY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5-goal period powers Kraken to 2-1 series lead over Stars SEATTLE — Of all the momentum shifts to go the Kraken’s way these playoffs, the sight of top Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen crumplin...

MAY 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kraken ride second-period outburst, thump Stars 7-2 in Game 3 Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and the...

MAY 8, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kraken crush Stars, take 2-1 series lead Matty Beniers, Alex Wennberg, Eeli Tolvanen and Justin Schultz each had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Dal...

MAY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kraken ride 2nd period outburst, thump Stars 7-2 in Game 3

Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-...

MAY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vince Dunn - Notches assist Sunday Dunn recorded an assist, two blocked shots and 10 PIM in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Dunn is finding more success against the Stars than he did versus the Avalanche -- he has an assist in each of the three games so far in the second round. The 26-year-old defenseman is up to four points, 19 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and 16 PIM through 10 playoff contests.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz - Records helper in Game 3 win Schwartz posted an assist in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Schwartz took a stretch pass from Vince Dunn and found Alexander Wennberg for the goal on an odd-man rush. This was Schwartz's second point in three games versus Dallas, and he's up to three goals, four assists, 33 shots on net and 16 hits through 10 playoff contests.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Tanev - Collects shorthanded assist Tanev produced a shorthanded assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Tanev got up on an odd-man rush early in the third period and set up Yanni Gourde for the Kraken's sixth goal. Two of Tanev's three points in 10 playoff contests have come while on the penalty kill. The 31-year-old winger has added nine shots on net, 41 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in the postseason.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tye Kartye - Gathers helper on opening goal Kartye produced an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Kartye took a shot that deflected to Jordan Eberle, who deked around Jake Oettinger for the opening goal 2:10 into the second period. Through six playoff games, Kartye's held his own with two goals, one assist, a plus-6 rating and 21 hits. He could come out of the lineup if Jared McCann (undisclosed) returns for Tuesday's Game 4, though Daniel Sprong (undisclosed) was hurt Sunday and may leave a spot in the lineup for Kartye to keep playing.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Donato - Pockets helper Sunday Donato notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Donato set up Carson Soucy's second-period goal, which stood as the game-winner. Both of Donato's two helpers this postseason have come in three games in the second round. He's added 18 shots on net, 17 hits and four blocked shots through 10 playoff outings.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Beniers - Supplies two points in Game 3 Beniers had a goal and an assist in Seattle's 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Beniers earned his first multi-point contest of the 2023 playoffs. He helped out on Jordan Eberle's goal early in the second period and then found the back of the net himself midway through the frame. Through 10 postseason appearances this year, Beniers has two goals and four points.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle - On three-game goal-scoring streak Eberle found the back of the net in a 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Eberle is on a roll, providing a goal in each of his last three contests. His latest marker came early in the second period to open the scoring. Eberle has contributed four goals and seven points in 10 playoff appearances this year.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Pushes point streak to four games Gourde collected a goal in Seattle's 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact With Seattle shorthanded early in the third period, Gourde found the back of the net to push the Kraken's lead to 6-1. He's on a four-game scoring streak, supplying two goals and five points in that span. Gourde's up to three goals and nine points in 10 playoff outings this year.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE