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Nets goal Monday Bjorkstrand scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact This was Bjorkstrand's third goal in the last four games. Prior to this hot stretch, he'd collected just one goal and six assists over a 15-game span. The 28-year-old winger is up to 16 tallies, 44 points, 150 shots on net, 48 hits and a minus-12 rating through 61 outings overall. Bjorkstrand is in a second-line role and could see steady top-six minutes if the Kraken end up selling heavily before Friday's trade deadline.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Thursday Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Bjorkstrand tallied at 12:25 of the first period, and his opening tally was the game-winner. The winger has scored in back-to-back outings after going nine contests without a goal. For the season, the 28-year-old All-Star has 15 goals, 43 points, 147 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-11 rating through 59 appearances in a middle-six role.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in shootout win Bjorkstrand scored a goal on seven shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins.

Impact Prior to the game, head coach Dave Hakstol shuffled his lines a bit, moving Bjorkstrand to the second line. The move paid off, as the winger snapped a nine-game goal drought with a go-ahead tally in the third period. Bjorkstrand has primarily played on the third line this season, but he's out-performed that role with 14 goals, 42 points, 145 shots on net and a minus-12 rating over 58 appearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds power-play assist Bjorkstrand notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Bjorkstrand snapped a four-game point drought by setting up a Jordan Eberle tally in the first period. Four of Bjorkstrand's last five points have come on the power play. The 28-year-old winger is up to 41 points (18 on the power play), 135 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-8 rating through 54 appearances. His line with Yanni Gourde and Eeli Tolvanen has been quiet at even strength lately, but they typically handle shutdown assignments, so lulls on offense can be expected.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Bjorkstrand registered two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact This was Bjorkstrand's second two-point effort in a row. He assisted on both of Jordan Eberle's first-period goals Sunday. With five power-play points and nine points total over his last eight games, Bjorkstrand is showing why he is the Kraken's All-Star representative. The steady winger has 13 goals, 27 helpers, 17 power-play points, 129 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 49 appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in overtime loss Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on five shots and added an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Bjorkstrand was the finisher on one passing play and the initiator on another that led to the Kraken's two goals in the second period. The 28-year-old had been limited two assists over his prior five games. Bjorkstrand is up to 13 goals, 38 points (15 on the power play), 129 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-6 rating through 48 outings this season as one of the Kraken's top forwards.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand Finishes Off Clinical Passing Sequence For Power Play Goal vs. Blues

JANUARY 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

In lineup Wednesday Bjorkstrand (personal) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Blackhawks, Tim Booth of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Bjorkstrand was absent from Tuesday's practice due to personal reasons, but it doesn't look like he'll miss game time. He'll play alongside Kailer Yamamoto and Eeli Tolvanen on the third line with Yanni Gourde serving the second and final game of his suspension. Bjorkstrand has a goal and six assists over his last seven games.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Bjorkstrand (personal) was unavailable for Tuesday's practice, according to Alison Lukan of Root Sports.

Impact Bjorkstrand still could be available to play Wednesday against Chicago. He has accounted for 12 goals, 36 points, 123 shots on net and 31 hits over 46 games this season.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist in loss Bjorkstrand posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Bjorkstrand keeps rolling -- he has a goal and six assists over the last six contests. The winger is up to 12 goals, 24 assists, 121 shots on net, 31 hits and a minus-4 rating through 45 contests. While he was listed on the fourth line Thursday, he saw 16:20 of ice time. The Kraken's balanced offense should allow Bjorkstrand to find success regardless of how the lineup looks on paper.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies power-play helper Bjorkstrand posted a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Bjorkstrand has racked up a goal and five assists over his last five games, including a pair of power-play points in that span. The 28-year-old winger is up to 35 points (14 on the power play), 119 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 44 appearances. He's on track for a career year while shooting a sustainable 10.1 percent, so fantasy managers should be able to rely on him in the second half.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big three-point effort in win Bjorkstrand had a goal and two assists in a 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact His goal came on a second-period power play. Bjorkstrand is on a modest three-game, five-point streak that includes four assists. And he has 34 points, including 12 goals, in 42 games. That's impressive for a third-line guy - he's actually on pace for career-high 66 points and 200-plus shots. And that's impressive given Seattle's sluggish start to the season Bjorkstrand is an underrated fantasy play who may help you win a title.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-helper mark Bjorkstrand notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Bjorkstrand has helpers in consecutive contests, and he's earned four assists during his six-game goal drought. The winger reached the 20-assist mark for the fourth straight campaign, doing so in a mere 41 outings this year. He's added 11 goals, 108 shots on net, 28 hits and an even plus-minus rating as a fixture on the Kraken's third line.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Bjorkstrand notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Bjorkstrand helped out on Yanni Gourde's first-period tally. The 28-year-old Bjorkstrand is stuck in a five-game goal drought, but he's supplied three assists in that span. The All-Star winger is up to 30 points, 106 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-1 rating over 40 appearances, a pace that has him tracking toward a career year.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bjorkstrand cancels San Diego Airbnb reservation after All-Star game selection | NHL.com Kraken forward jokes about viral video in Instagram post

JANUARY 6, 2024 • NHL.COM

Two helpers in 500th career game Bjorkstrand notched two assists, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Bjorkstrand set up Vince Dunn's power-play tally to tie the game in the third period, then found Justin Schultz near the net on the game-winner in overtime. This was Bjorkstrand's 500th game, and he's up to 308 points in his career. The Danish winger has been solid lately with three goals and five helpers over his last seven contests. Overall, he has 29 points (12 on the power play) with 99 shots on net, 27 hits and a minus-3 rating through 37 outings this season, mainly in a third-line role.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring on power play Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Bjorkstrand has six points over his last five games, including a trio of power-play points. His tally Saturday opened the scoring. The winger is up to 11 goals, 16 helpers, 11 power-play points, 95 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 35 contests. Bjorkstrand continues to be effective in a middle-six role, with a scoring pace that could allow him to challenge his 57-point campaign from 2021-22.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in overtime loss Bjorkstrand recorded an assist and five shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Bjorkstrand had the secondary helper on the Kraken's goal in the final minute of regulation. With five points over his last three games, the winger has heated up again after producing just two points over a nine-game span from Nov. 24-Dec. 12. Bjorkstrand has 10 goals, 16 helpers, 93 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-2 rating across 33 contests this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forces overtime Saturday Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.

Impact Bjorkstrand's 10th goal of the season tied the game at 2-2 late in the third period. The winger has three goals and two assists over his last five games. For the season, he's produced 25 points (10 on the power play), 88 shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-1 rating over 32 appearances in a third-line role. Bjorkstrand remains one of the Kraken's most effective scoring forwards.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three points in win Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Bjorkstrand scored the Kraken's third goal and then helped out on tallies from Eeli Tolvanen and Jared McCann (on the power play). After a solid November, Bjorkstrand's consistency has taken a hit with four points over seven contests in December. The 28-year-old winger has nine goals, 15 helpers, 84 shots on net, 20 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 31 outings this season. He's earned nine of his points on the power play as one of the Kraken's better scorers in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 300th career point Bjorkstrand scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Bjorkstrand got the Kraken on the board midway through the second period with his tally. The goal was his 300th career point, a mark he achieved in 491 contests. He'd been limited to just one assist over the last six contests, but he's generally been one of the Kraken's better forwards as they struggle to fill the net this season. Bjorkstrand is at eight tallies, 13 assists, 77 shots on net, 20 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 28 games.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets power-play helper Bjorkstrand recorded a power-play assist and nine shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Bjorkstrand racked up five goals and seven assists, including five power-play points, over 14 games in November. The 28-year-old winger has been a pleasant surprise from a middle-six role this season, earning 20 points (eight on the power play) over 24 contests. He's added 60 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-2 rating. Bjorkstrand's shooting percentage is a reasonable 11.7, suggesting he could push for the 30-goal and 60-point marks this season, though his playmaking has been stronger than his finishing so far.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks, per the NHL media site.

Impact Bjorkstrand exited the Kraken's last game early, but it appears that was just a precaution. The 28-year-old winger should be back in his usual third-line role for this contest, as well as on the second power-play unit. He has a goal and six assists over his last six games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits contest Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) did not finish Friday's game versus the Canucks, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Impact Bjorkstrand was the second Kraken forward to get hurt in the game, as Brandon Tanev (lower body) was injured in the first period. Bjorkstrand was held without a point in 16:05 of ice time Friday, but he'd racked up seven points over the previous five contests, so his absence will be felt if he misses time. The Kraken don't play again until Tuesday's game in Chicago.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up four points in win Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots, dished three assists and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Maestro was at his best Wednesday with a season-high four-point effort. One of his three helpers came on the power play. Bjorkstrand snapped a six-game goal drought and is up to five tallies and six helpers through 11 games in November. For the season, the winger has seven goals, 12 assists, 45 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-5 rating through 21 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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