Ryker Evans - NHL News & Rumors

Lights lamp Wednesday Evans scored a goal on two shots, dished out five hits, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Evans turned in another gem of an all-around effort for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old has a point in four of the last five games and has solidified his place in the Kraken's top four with his steady play. He's at three goals, seven points, 12 shots on net, 24 hits, 17 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 13 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna's big game

Defenseman Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds left and the Seattle Kraken beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s first two-go...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Strikes on power play Evans scored a power-play goal, blocked three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Red Wings.

Impact Evans retained a power-play role even with Brandon Montour back from a lower-body injury after a one-game absence. The 24-year-old Evans has been entrusted with much more ice time this season, particularly since Ryan Lindgren (upper body) got hurt. Evans has two goals, three assists, nine shots on net, 17 hits, 13 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating over 10 appearances. It's tough to trust any Kraken skater to put up big numbers, but with Evans' ice time jumping by nearly five minutes per game compared to last year, he's poised for a breakout campaign.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken recover to beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout after blowing 3-goal lead in 3rd period

Freddy Gaudreau and Bobby McMann scored for Seattle in a shootout as the Kraken defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Munches minutes, gets goal Evans scored a goal in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Evans is a minute-munching defender -- he led his team with 23:16 of ice time Saturday. And his offense arrives passively, simply because he's out there so much. Evans has one goal, three assists and eight shots in nine contests this season. He also has 16 hits and 10 blocks, which put him on track for a 150-hit, 95-block season. With secondary scoring, Evans is the kind of anti-pylon you can safely slot into your last roster spot in bruise leagues because he could get 30 points, too.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Verhaeghe, Bennett each get hat tricks, Panthers roll past Kraken 8-3

Carter Verhaeghe had a history-making natural hat trick, Sam Bennett had his first three goals of the season and the Florida Panthers rolled past the Seattle Kraken 8-3 on Saturday...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Dishes two helpers in win Evans logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Evans ended an eight-game point drought with this effort, which was his first multi-point showing since Nov. 22. The defenseman has maintained a steady spot in the lineup and has seen increased ice time over the last few weeks. He should continue to fill a larger role to close out the campaign after the Kraken were officially eliminated from playoff contention due to other results earlier in the day. Evans has 17 points, 43 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 43 hits, 38 PIM and a plus-8 rating across 64 appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in shootout loss Evans scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Panthers.

Impact Evans saw a cutback in ice time with the Kraken opting to dress seven defensemen in this contest. He was able to snap a five-game point drought with the tally. Evans' potential remains limited in a third-pairing role even though he continues to play regularly. The 24-year-old blueliner has eight goals, 15 points, 40 shots on net, 55 blocked shots, 35 hits, 34 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 55 appearances.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead

The Florida Panthers gave up a three-goal, third-period lead but recovered for a 5-4 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Vinnie Hinostroza’s goal

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Nets shorthanded goal Evans scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Evans snapped a six-game point drought with the tally, which came off a Colorado turnover. The 24-year-old defenseman has talent, but he's stuck in a third-pairing role with minimal power-play usage since the Kraken's defense is healthy. Evans is up to seven goals, 14 points, 36 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 27 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 49 appearances this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

Ryan Ufko scored his first NHL goal with 5:35 to play in the second period to put the Nashville Predators ahead to stay in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Buries goal Wednesday Evans scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Evans could be poised for a larger role on the blue line if Ryan Lindgren (undisclosed) misses time after his early exit Wednesday. The 24-year-old Evans has three goals over his last seven contests, giving him 13 points, 30 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 26 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 42 appearances. Lindgren's injury won't open up power-play minutes, but Evans could get a boost at even strength, which should still help his offense.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken vs. Stars | NHL Highlights | February 25, 2026

FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Goals in consecutive contests Evans scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Evans has tallied in consecutive contests after going eight games without a point. The defenseman was scratched in Boston on Jan. 15, and while he should play most games, he could occasionally give way to Cale Fleury or Josh Mahura. Evans is at five goals, 12 points, 26 shots on net, 23 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 37 appearances, mainly in a third-pairing role.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

McCann has 2 goals and 2 assists to lead the Kraken to a 5-1 win over the Capitals

Jared McCann had two goals and two assists as the Seattle Kraken beat the Washington Capitals 5-1

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Adds goal in win Evans netted a goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Impact Evans ended a 16-game goal drought Sunday with Seattle's first goal of the game, which came midway through the second period. Overall, the 24-year-old blueliner is up to four goals, 11 points, 25 shots on net, 21 hits and 37 blocks across 36 games this season. While his ceiling is limited on the Kraken's third defensive pairing, he is tied for third among the team's blueliners in goals and points. While he has a bright fantasy outlook in dynasty leagues, Evans is best left on the waiver wire in standard formats unless one of Seattle's top defensemen is expected to miss time.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Beniers, Catton score 18 seconds apart in 3rd period as Kraken beat Devils 4-2

Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Sunday

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Ryker Evans scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Nate Schmidt scores twice to help Mammoth beat Kraken 6-3

Nate Schmidt scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Utah Mammoth to a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken

JANUARY 18 • 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

Finds twine from distance Evans scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Evans tallied a long-range goal in the third period, answering Collin Graf's go-ahead tally just 1:19 earlier. With a point in each of the last two games, Evans is starting to make more of an impact on offense. He's at three goals, eight points, 18 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 12 hits, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 19 contests. The 24-year-old will get a boost in potential for as long as Brandon Montour (undisclosed) is out, which has opened a spot for Evans on the second power-play unit.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindgren, Stephenson help Kraken beat Sharks 4-2 to snap four-game skid

Ryan Lindgren had the tiebreaking goal early in the third period for his first score with Seattle, and the Kraken beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 to snap a four-game losing streak

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts helper Thursday Evans registered a power-play assist and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Evans ended his nine-game slump on offense with the helper. He was also scratched once in that span, though that's unlikely to happen again while Brandon Montour (undisclosed) is on the mend. Evans is at seven points, 15 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 11 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 18 outings this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Backlund scores twice as Flames use 3-goal 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-2

Mikael Backlund had two goals, and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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