SEATTLE KRAKEN NEWS

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

Alexander Wennberg - Collects two points vs. Dallas Wennberg supplied a goal and an assist in a 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Wennberg was held off the scoresheet over the Kraken's previous four outings. Despite that slump, he's been a solid offensive contributor in the 2023 playoffs with two goals and six points in 10 appearances. It's largely been an extension of the kind of support Wennberg provided during the regular season, during which he had 13 goals and 38 points in 82 outings.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Has two-point game Tolvanen contributed a goal and an assist in Seattle's 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Tolvanen's marker came late in the second period to extend Seattle's lead to 5-1, and his assist came on the power play in the waning minutes of the contest. He brought his eight-game goal-scoring slump to an end and earned his first multi-point effort since March 25. Tolvanen has two goals and five points, including one with the man advantage, in 10 postseason outings this year.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Schultz - Gets two points in Game 3 Schultz had a goal and an assist in Seattle's 7-2 win over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Schultz has been serving on Seattle's third pairing and has averaged a modest 15:31 of ice time in the playoffs, but that hasn't stopped him from chipping in offensively. Through 10 postseason contests, he has three goals and eight points. Schultz assisted on Carson Soucy's marker early in the second period and then scored himself while the Kraken were on the power play late in the third frame.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Earns victory over Dallas Grubauer saved 24 of 26 shots in a 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Grubauer bounced back after allowing eight goals on 72 shots over his previous two outings. Although this contest ended up being a blowout, the goaltender had to hold his own in the scoreless first period. Dallas then outshot Seattle a staggering 17-8 in the second frame, but Grubauer held firm, and the Kraken went into the second intermission with a 5-1 lead as a result. He improved to 6-4 with a 2.67 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 10 playoff appearances this year.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Soucy - Provides game-winning goal Soucy tallied a goal in a 7-2 victory over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Soucy's marker early in the second period put Seattle up 3-0 and proved to be the game-winner. It was his first goal and second point in 10 playoff appearances this year. Soucy has averaged just 13:46 of ice time in the postseason and shouldn't be counted on to make regular offensive contributions.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Kokko - Secures ELC Kokko signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kraken on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kokko was a second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He posted a 2.98 GAA and a .903 save percentage across eight appearances in the Finnish Elite League this season. It's unclear when the team expects him to transition to North American hockey.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars' Miro Heiskanen exits Game 3 vs. Kraken Heiskanen took a puck to the face in the second period, with Jordan Eberle scoring the Kraken's first goal of the game moments after.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers, Mariners upbeat heading into three-game series Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais wore a Kraken hockey sweater to his postgame news conference on Sunday, supporting the home team prio...

MAY 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM