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Capitals' Brandon Duhaime fined for poking Kraken's Jacob Melanson from the bench

Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for poking Seattle's Jacob Melanson while on the bench

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Up from minors Melanson was summoned from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Ben Meyers (lower body) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Melanson has a goal and four points in 15 appearances with Seattle in 2025-26. He might draw into the lineup Friday versus Anaheim because Meyers is unavailable.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Melanson was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday, Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Melanson had been with the Kraken since mid-December, and he recorded a goal, three assists, 66 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 9:25 of ice time over 15 appearances with Seattle. However, he'll head back to the minors since Brandon Montour (hand) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game in Boston.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer Monday Melanson scored a goal and added five hits in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Melanson is on a four-game point streak after potting his first NHL goal to tie Monday's contest at 1-1 early in the second period. The 22-year-old has displayed immediate chemistry with Ryan Winterton and Ben Meyers, giving the Kraken an effective fourth line. Melanson could still be at risk of a demotion once Jaden Schwartz (lower body) is healthy enough to play. Melanson has four points, nine shots on net, 47 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 11 appearances this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Red-hot Grubauer backstops streaking Kraken to 5-1 win over Flames

Shane Wright scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Philipp Grubauer made 41 saves to lead the streaking Seattle Kraken past the Calgary Flames 5-1

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Beniers scores twice in Kraken's 4-1 win over Predators

Matty Beniers scored twice during the Seattle Kraken’s three-goal first period and Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 shots in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Registers first NHL assist Melanson logged an assist and four hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Impact The helper was Melanson's first NHL point in nine career appearances. The 22-year-old winger provides grit in a bottom-six role, but his offense hasn't followed him since his Dec. 13 call-up from AHL Coachella Valley. Melanson has a helper, six shots on net and 35 hits over eight outings with the Kraken this year. He'll compete with Tye Kartye, Jani Nyman and Ryan Winterton for spots on the wings of Seattle's fourth line.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from AHL Melanson was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Melanson has 14 points, 26 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 23 contests for the Firebirds this year. He's up with the Kraken to take the roster spot of Jared McCann (lower body), who went on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Melanson is likely to see bottom-six minutes if he plays during this call-up.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles goal count with hat trick Melson scored three goals on five shots in AHL Coachella Valley's 5-2 win over Abbotsford on Sunday.

Impact The hat trick doubled Melanson's goal total on the year. He's at six tallies, 10 points, 37 shots on net, 22 PM and a plus-4 rating through 14 appearances. The 22-year-old had just 13 points over 42 regular-season contests in 2024-25, so he's well on his way to taking a step up on offense, though he's unlikely to be elite in that area. Melanson also made his NHL debut for the Kraken last year, and his style of play could be a good fit in a bottom-six role within a couple of years.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Seattle Melanson was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Melanson was recalled by the Kraken on Wednesday, and he made his NHL debut Thursday against Nashville. He was held without a point and recorded four hits while logging 9:53 of ice time in the 5-3 loss. He'll be eligible to take part in the AHL playoffs after being sent down Friday, but it's also possible that he rejoins the Kraken at some point now that the trade deadline has passed.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Melanson was summoned by Seattle on Wednesday.

Impact Melanson has seven goals, 10 points and 34 PIM in 27 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley in 2024-25. Seattle traded Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde to Tampa Bay, so Melanson might remain with the Kraken for the remainder of the season.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QMJHL roundup: Phoenix rise in third period, blank Mooseheads 3-0 SHERBROOKE, Que. - Cole Huckins, Joshua Roy and Jacob Melanson scored third-period goals and Olivier Adam stopped all 22 shots fired at him,...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

QMJHL roundup: Melanson nets hat trick as Phoenix crunch Cataractes 5-2 SHAWINIGAN, Que. - Jacob Melanson scored three goals as the Sherbrooke Phœnix defeated the Shawinigan Cataractes 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • THESTAR.COM