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Dealt Wednesday Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde and a 2026 fifth-round pick were traded to Tampa Bay from Seattle on Wednesday in exchange for Michael Eyssimont, two first-round picks (2026, 2027) and a...

Impact Bjorkstrand has 16 goals, 37 points and 61 hits in 61 appearances in 2024-25. He's well on his way to reaching the 40-point mark for the fifth straight year and the 20-goal milestone for the fourth consecutive campaign. Bjorkstrand might see his playing time diminish from his average of 15:28 in Seattle this season, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him utilized on Tampa Bay's second power-play unit.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up

The Tampa Bay Lightning have answered the cross-state-rival and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers’ first couple of additions ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a bi...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Sends power-play helper Bjorkstrand posted a power-play assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Bjorkstrand has a point in each of the first two games in March, which is already better than the one assist he mustered over seven contests in February. The 29-year-old winger has often been one of the Kraken's most reliable scorers, but that hasn't been the case in recent weeks. He's now at a decent 16 goals, 21 assists, 124 shots on net, 61 hits and a minus-1 rating through 61 outings overall.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal Saturday Bjorkstrand scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Bjorkstrand followed up a decent January (eight points in 15 games) with a sorry February (one assist over seven contests). He's already set a better tone to begin March with a goal, which tied Saturday's game at 2-2 in the second period. Bjorkstrand is up to 16 goals, 36 points, 123 shots on net, 59 hits and a minus-1 rating across 60 outings this season. Last season's 59-point performance is out of reach, but he could still get to the 20-goal mark for the fourth year in a row and the sixth time in seven seasons.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 6-3

Eeli Tolvanen had two goals, including the go-ahead score with 6:52 to go in the second period, and Vince Dunn had two assists to give him 200 for his career in the Seattle Kraken’...

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 4-1 win over the Kraken

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 victory against the Seattle Kraken

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning's Brandon Hagel Fends Off Oliver Bjorkstrand And Pots Short-Handed Goal

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Records assist in 600th game Bjorkstrand registered an assist and a fighting major in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact This was Bjorkstrand's 600th career appearance. The 29-year-old set up an Eeli Tolvanen goal in the third period. Bjorkstrand has had decent production recently with four goals and five assists over his last 14 games. For the season, the winger is up to 35 points (15 goals, 20 helpers), 114 shots on net, 53 hits and 14 PIM, though he has two fighting majors over the last month.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Bjorkstrand scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Bjorkstrand and Chandler Stephenson set each other up on the Kraken's first two goals of the game. This was Bjorkstrand's first multi-point effort since Dec. 12 versus the Bruins. He wasn't bad in January, earning four goals and four helpers over 15 contests, but he's had more productive stretches. The winger is at 15 goals, 34 points, 112 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-2 rating over 52 games this season.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Montour snaps scoreless streak with 2 goals and Kraken beat Sharks 6-2

Brandon Montour scored two of Seattle’s four second-period goals and the Kraken pulled away for a 6-2 win over the San Jose Sharks

JANUARY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores opening goal Bjorkstrand put away the opening goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Bjorkstrand's tally was generated off a forced turnover, where the winger put the puck past Pittsburgh's Joel Blomqvist. The 29-year-old winger has 14 goals, 32 points and 105 shots on goal in 49 games this season. If he continues to see top-six minutes and time on Seattle's first power-play unit, Bjorkstrand will have the opportunity to become a relevant name on the waiver wire.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Dunn scores go-ahead goal as Kraken beat Penguins 4-1

Vince Dunn scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, and Eeli Tolvanen and Matty Beniers both scored in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 o...

JANUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for t...

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides helper Saturday Bjorkstrand notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Bjorkstrand has two goals and two assists over his last five outings. The 29-year-old set up a Chandler Stephenson tally in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. Bjorkstrand reached the 30-point mark Saturday (13 goals, 17 helpers) while adding 99 shots on net, 47 hits and a plus-1 rating over 46 appearances. He's been a strong depth scorer who can get on hot streaks occasionally, so he may be best utilized as a streaming option in fantasy.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles visits Seattle after Turcotte's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings visit the Seattle Kraken after Alex Turcotte scored two goals in the Kings' 5-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh hosts Seattle in a non-conference matchup

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Seattle Kraken take the ice in an out-of-conference matchup

JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots goal in defeat Bjorkstrand deposited a power-play marker on five shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Detroit.

Impact Bjorkstrand got Seattle on the board late in the second period to end Cam Talbot's shutout bid. Bjorkstrand has found the back of the net in back-to-back games after being held off the scoresheet in the first four games of January. The right-shot winger's production has been streaky this season, but he's an efficient depth player in most formats. The 29-year-old is in a three-way tie for the team lead in goals (13) with Jaden Schwartz and Jared McCann. Bjorkstrand's added 15 helpers and a plus-1 rating through 43 appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings overwhelm Kraken 6-2 for 7th straight win

Patrick Kane scored during Detroit’s fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 for their seventh consecutive victory

JANUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

First goal in 12 games Bjorkstrand scored a goal Saturday in a 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact It was his first goal in 12 games (four assists). Bjorkstrand is prone to offensive spurts and slumps, and right now, he's certainly in a slump. Overall, the winger has 27 points, including 12 goals, in 42 games. Bjorkstrand's fantasy value is tough to time. Wait for a few scoring games in a row before you pluck him off the wire.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken's 6-2 victory over the Sabres

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday

JANUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Palat scores early in 3rd period as Devils beat Kraken 3-2 to snap 4-game losing streak

Ondrej Palat scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

NJD@SEA: Markstrom with a great save against Oliver Bjorkstrand | New Jersey Devils NJD@SEA: Markstrom with a great save against Oliver Bjorkstrand

JANUARY 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

New Jersey brings losing streak into game against Seattle

The New Jersey Devils are looking to break a four-game losing streak with a win against the Seattle Kraken

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

J.T. Miller scores in shootout as Canucks beat Kraken 4-3

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Vancouver takes on Seattle after Pettersson's 2-goal performance

The Vancouver Canucks host the Seattle Kraken after Elias Pettersson's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Canucks' 4-3 win

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

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