JUSTIN SCHULTZ NEWS

Officially ruled out versus Cats Schultz (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Florida, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Schultz will be out of action for his second consecutive contest due to his upper-body issue. The veteran blueliner is currently mired in a 14-game goal drought during which he has put just 21 shots on net while earning three helpers. Youngster Ryker Evans figures to remain in the third pairing with Brian Dumoulin as long as Schultz is unavailable.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Schultz (upper body) will not suit up Sunday against Minnesota, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Schultz was injured Saturday against Tampa Bay and will miss at least one game as a result. The veteran blueliner has nine points in 27 games this season and just one over his last six contests. Seattle's next game will be Tuesday against the Panthers.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with upper-body injury Schultz (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Lightning, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Schultz logged just 8:11 of ice time in the contest, going minus-1 with one blocked shot. The 33-year-old's playing time was already in a precarious spot with the call-up of Ryker Evans earlier in the week. Schultz was scratched Thursday, and now an injury could see him out longer. If Schultz is out Sunday versus the Wild, Brian Dumoulin will likely return to the lineup after being scratched versus the Lightning.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in shootout loss Schultz recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Schultz has racked up three assists over his last six games. The defenseman is up to nine points, 34 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 24 appearances. He remains in a third-pairing role at even strength, though his power-play usage offers Schultz a path to fantasy rosters in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up power-play marker Schultz dished a power-play assist, fired three shots on goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Schultz's offense is starting to bounce back -- he has two helpers in his last three games after a five-game drought. The 33-year-old blueliner is up to eight points, 27 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 21 contests overall. His role on the third pairing limits his ice time, though he's also on the second power-play unit, where he's earned three of his six assists this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in win Schultz recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Schultz was warm at the start of November, but his assist Saturday snapped a five-game point drought. The defenseman helped out on Jordan Eberle's second-period marker. Through 19 appearances, Schultz has two goals, five assists, 23 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating this season. He remains on the third pairing at even strength while also seeing steady power-play time.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in shootout loss Schultz scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Schultz has a goal and four assists during his four-game point streak. His tally Tuesday was a quick response to Barrett Hayton's go-ahead marker in the second period. Schultz is at six points, 19 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 13 outings this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides power-play assist Schultz notched a power-play assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Schultz set up an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal in the first period. This was Schultz's fourth helper over the last three contests. The 33-year-old defenseman is finally finding his groove after a rough start to the season, and his improvement has coincided with a better stretch for the Kraken overall. He's at five points, 18 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 12 games.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Logs assist Monday Schultz recorded an assist, four blocked shots and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.

Impact Schultz earned his second point of the campaign when he set up his defense partner, Brian Dumoulin, on the opening goal. Despite the lack of offense, Schultz remains on the top power-play unit, though Vince Dunn has been more productive. Schultz is at one goal, one assist, 17 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-2 rating through 10 contests, playing primarily on the third pairing.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Offers helper in win Schultz produced an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Impact Schultz had the secondary helper on Yanni Gourde's opening tally Saturday. With four points over his last four contests, Schultz has been steady from the blue line lately. He's up to three goals, seven helpers, 15 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in 13 playoff outings.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Availability of Kraken's Jaden Schwartz, Justin Schultz unclear entering Game 2 vs. Stars Jaden Schwartz and Justin Schultz were absent from Thursday's morning skate, and Kraken coach Dave Hakstol declined to say if they were avai...

MAY 4, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Tallies in win Tuesday Schultz scored a goal on four shots, logged two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Schultz snapped a three-game point drought with his tally. Ryan Donato won a puck battle and found Schultz, who stepped into the right-wing circle before beating Jake Oettinger at 14:28 of the first period. With two goals and six points through eight playoff outings, Schultz is providing a little offense from the blue line despite being in a third-pairing role.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies power-play assist Schultz logged a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

Impact Schultz kept the puck in after the Avalanche failed to clear, and he quickly set up Daniel Sprong on the Kraken's second goal. With a goal and four assists over four playoff contests, Schultz's playoff experience is shining through. He's added four shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offers pair of helpers Schultz logged two assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

Impact Schultz set up both of Jaden Schwartz's tallies in the contest. Through three playoff outings, Schultz has a goal and three assists, showing his postseason experience despite playing in a third-pairing role. The defenseman has added four shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in loss Schultz scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Schultz crashed the net and scored on an Eeli Tolvanen feed just 2:40 into the first period. The Kraken played well in the opening frame, but the Avalanche pushed back over the final 40 minutes. Schultz has a goal, an assist, two shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through two playoff contests.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper Tuesday Schultz notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.

Impact Schultz had the secondary assist on Morgan Geekie's insurance tally in the third period. The 32-year-old Schultz put up 34 points in 73 outings during the regular season, his best output since 2016-17. He'll likely continue to see power-play time, though his third-pairing assignment at even strength could somewhat inhibit his chances on offense.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken win 5th straight, reach 100 points, top Coyotes 4-1

Jared McCann scored his 40th goal of the season and the Seattle Kraken reached the 100-point mark in their second NHL season, beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Monday night

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Pair of points in win Schultz scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Schultz's second-period penalty ended up paying off, as he scored on a breakaway out of the box to put the Kraken ahead 2-1. He also set up Jared McCann's 40th goal of the season on a third-period power play. Schultz has a goal and four assists over his last five games, and he's up to seven tallies and 34 points in 72 contests overall -- his highest output since his career-best 51 points in 2016-17 with the Penguins.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Saturday Schultz notched an assist in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Schultz has three helpers over his last four games after going nearly a month between points. The 32-year-old defenseman is up to 32 points, 93 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 71 contests. This is the fourth time he's exceeded 30 points in a season, and he needs two more points to secure his second-most productive campaign in his career.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump with two helpers Schultz recorded two assists (one on the power play) and two blocked shots in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Schultz went minus-5 with no points over his last 11 games. He helped out on the Kraken's first and last goals Monday, earning the secondary assist on both. The 32-year-old defenseman has still had a strong year despite the recent slump, with 31 points (12 on the power play), 88 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 68 appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE