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Picks up assist in loss Beniers posted an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Beniers took a shot toward the net that Jaden Schwartz redirected in with the Kraken in a 6-on-5 situation. The helper snapped Beniers' four-game point drought, but he's still searching for a goal 12 games into the season. The 20-year-old center appears to be in a sophomore slump with just four assists, 20 shots on net and a minus-13 rating, though it's yet to cost him much playing time -- he's averaging 18:27 per game, consistent with a top-six player.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two helpers in win Beniers logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Both of Benier's assists came on Seattle power plays, setting up Jaden Schwartz in the second period before logging the primary helper on Jared McCann's game-tying goal late in the third. Like much of the Kraken offense, the 20-year-old Beniers has gotten off to a slow start this year, as he's yet to score a goal while recording three assists through his first seven games. He had 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) in 80 contests last season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Kraken mailbag: Is it time to worry about Matty Beniers contract? Matty Beniers' contract situation and more are covered in this training-camp offday version of the Kraken mailbag.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Ex-Wolverine Matty Beniers wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie Former Michigan Wolverines center Matty Beniers was part of NHL history on Monday.

JUNE 27, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Two points in Game 6 win Beniers scored a goal, dished an assist, went plus-2 and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Impact Beniers has been much more effective in the second round -- all but one of his seven playoff points have come over the last six games. He set up a Tye Kartye tally in the second period and then scored on a 2-on-1 in the third in Saturday's win. Beniers has added 22 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-6 rating through 13 playoff outings.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Matty Beniers, Owen Power, Stuart Skinner named Calder finalists Seattle center Matty Beniers, Buffalo defenseman Owen Power and Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner were named the finalists for the Calder Troph...

MAY 4, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Contributes helper Beniers notched an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Beniers helped out on Jordan Eberle's first-period tally. Through eight playoff games, Beniers has been limited two two points, 17 shots on net, six blocked shots and five hits. He's averaging of 18:27 of ice time in the postseason, up from 17:06 in the regular season. The rookie center often found offense in bursts while racking up 24 goals and 57 points in 80 contests in 2022-23, so it's possible he could build off of Tuesday's performance.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first playoff goal Beniers scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

Impact Beniers' tally snapped his four-game point drought. It was also the first goal and point of the 20-year-old's young playoff career -- though Kraken fans will hope it's the first of many. He's added six shots on net, three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-3 rating through postseason outings.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Score Twice In Just 19 Seconds To Draw Level With Avalanche

APRIL 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

NHL Calder Trophy Tracker: Matty Beniers Leads from Start to Finish The race for the NHL’s rookie of the year moved around month by month, but a Seattle Kraken forward led the pack from the get-go, writes Ton...

APRIL 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Beniers grows from rookie to leader for playoff-bound Kraken

Seattle center Matty Beniers was expected to be in the conversation for the Calder Trophy as the top NHL rookie of the year

APRIL 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets goal in win Beniers scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Beniers buried his goal on a hand-off pass from Jared McCann late in the second period. The 20-year-old Beniers is putting the finishing touches on a season that will likely end with him winning the Calder Trophy. He's racked up five goals and three assists over his last eight games, and he's up to 24 tallies, 57 points, 146 shots on net, 77 hits and a plus-16 rating through 78 outings overall.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Beniers scored a goal on six shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Beniers helped out on Jared McCann's opening tally and then added one of his own on a third-period breakaway. The 20-year-old Beniers has four goals and three assists over his last seven outings. The rookie center is up to 23 tallies, 33 helpers, 144 shots on net, 76 hits and a plus-13 rating through 76 appearances. With four games left on the Kraken's schedule, he could have a chance to challenge for the 60-point mark.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Beniers scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Beniers was sharp defensively throughout the game, and he was rewarded by finding the empty net from deep in his own zone. The rookie center is making one last impression on the Calder Trophy race, racking up three goals and two helpers over his last six games. He's up to 22 tallies, 54 points, a plus-11 rating, 138 shots on net and 76 hits through 75 outings.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first career shorthanded point Beniers logged a shorthanded assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Beniers hasn't received a ton of shorthanded ice time this season, but he was out there in the middle of a Yanni Gourde minor in the first period. Beniers got the puck out of the zone and set up Jared McCann's first of two goals in the game, which stood as the game-winner. With two goals and three assists over his last eight outings, Beniers has done just alright. The 20-year-old is at 53 points, 135 shots on net, 75 hits and a plus-10 rating through 74 appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Beniers scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Beniers' first-period tally held up as the game-winner, and he also helped out on Daniel Sprong's insurance marker in the third. It's been a solid March for Beniers, who ended the month with two goals and eight assists over 14 games. The 20-year-old rookie is up to 21 tallies, 52 points (10 on the power play), 134 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-10 rating through 10 appearances.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken's Matty Beniers heating back up with Wild up next Seattle’s Matty Beniers has long been considered the favorite for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL’s top rookie.

MARCH 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Matty Beniers ends scoreless drought, hits 50-point milestone for Kraken The sight of Matty Beniers capping an odd-man rush with his 20th goal and 50th point of the season was a welcomed development in his continu...

MARCH 25, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Reaches 30-assist mark Beniers notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Beniers helped out on Jaden Schwartz's tally in the first period. The helper was Beniers' 30th of the campaign. He's been caught in an 11-game goal drought, but he's managed seven helpers over that span. While he trails the Stars' Wyatt Johnston in the rookie goals race and Coyotes rookie Matias Maccelli in assists, Beniers' 49 points through 67 outings remains top among the freshman class. He's added 123 shots on net, 71 hits and a plus-8 rating this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Beniers posted an assist and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Beniers was initially credited with the Kraken's first goal, but it ended up being a double-deflection of a Vince Dunn shot that Jordan Eberle had the last touch on. While Beniers has gone eight games without a goal, he's logged six helpers through six contests in March. The rookie points leader has 19 tallies, 29 assists, 118 shots on net, 71 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 64 appearances this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beniers gets the party started!

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kraken's Matty Beniers Increases Rookie Scoring Lead With Blazing Wrister vs. Flyers

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Beniers grows from rookie to leader for playoff-bound Kraken