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Jared McCann - Produces two points in win McCann scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact McCann put the Kraken up 3-1 in the second period, and he also banked a pass through the neutral zone on Adam Larsson's game-winner in overtime. With four points over his last three outings, McCann has moved past a two-game blip, which coincidentally came in a pair of matchups versus the Stars. The 26-year-old has 34 goals, 56 points, 167 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-9 rating through 67 contests overall.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Tanev - Erupts for three points Tanev scored twice, added an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Tanev scored the Kraken's first and fourth goals, and he set up a Daniel Sprong tally. Prior to Tuesday, Tanev had gone five games without a point. His last multi-point effort was Dec. 20. The energetic winger now has career highs across the board with 32 points (15 goals, 17 assists) in 70 appearances this season. He's added 103 shots on net, 166 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-19 rating.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Daccord - Does fine in spot start Daccord allowed four goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Daccord got the start with Philipp Grubauer (illness) unavailable. The Kraken held a 4-2 lead late in the second period, but the Stars scored twice with the goalie pulled to tie the game. Adam Larsson then won it for the Kraken in overtime. Daccord has allowed eight goals on 69 shots at the NHL level this season, but he's won both of his appearances. Once Grubauer is healthy again, Daccord will likely return to AHL Coachella Valley.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Hayden - Undergoes surgery Hayden (lower body) underwent surgery Monday and will be sidelined for 12 weeks.

Impact Hayden's regular season is over, and there's a very good chance he won't play again in 2022-23, barring a deep playoff run for the Kraken. He had two goals in seven NHL contests this season, and he will be a free agent in the summer.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Possible playoff sneak peek pits Stars, Kraken The Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken could very well meet in the NHL’s Western Conference playoffs, perhaps even in the opening round.

MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Seattle Kraken Slump But Still Control Their Playoff Fate Adam Proteau says the slumping Seattle Kraken should take advantage of a relatively easy schedule to improve their first-round playoff match...

MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Stars host the Kraken after overtime win

The Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken after the Stars beat the Calgary Flames 6-5 in overtime

MARCH 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Kane has 6th career hat trick, Oilers beat Kraken 6-4 SEATTLE (AP) — Evander Kane recorded his second hat trick of the season and the Edmonton Oilers gained some cushion in the Western Conferenc...

MARCH 19, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Evander Kane's hat trick leads Oilers past Kraken Evander Kane scored three goals and Connor McDavid, the NHL’s scoring leader, had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the...

MARCH 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kraken lose Philipp Grubauer to illness, drop key divisional matchup to Evander Kane, Oilers SEATTLE — The Kraken’s latest high-scoring game against the Edmonton Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena had some goaltender drama mixed in.

MARCH 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

GAME RECAP: Oilers 6, Kraken 4 Kane's hat-trick powers the visitors to victory in Seattle as Edmonton extends its lead over the divisional rival in the Pacific standings

MARCH 19, 2023 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Oilers vs. Kraken - March 18, 2023

MARCH 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Oilers' Evander Kane Shows Off Quick Release In Sixth Career Hat Trick vs. Kraken

MARCH 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Player grades: Edmonton Oilers Seattle Kraken The Edmonton Oilers

MARCH 18, 2023 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Morgan Geekie - Snaps slump with helper Geekie provided an assist in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Geekie picked up a late helper on an Eeli Tolvanen goal in the final minute. The assist snapped a six-game drought for Geekie, but his 6:12 of ice time Saturday suggests he could be a healthy scratch again soon. The 24-year-old has 21 points -- one shy of his career high -- with 59 shots on net, 50 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 57 outings this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Larsson - Snags assist Saturday Larsson posted an assist and three hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Larsson has a helper in each of the last two games after picking up just one assist in the first seven contests in March. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to 28 points, 125 shots on net, 184 hits, 145 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating through 69 contests in a career year.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanni Gourde - Stays warm with helper Gourde recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Gourde set up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the second straight game. Over his last seven outings, Gourde has two goals and four helpers, providing solid offense from his third-line role. He's up to 43 pints, 117 shots on net, 94 hits, 42 blocked shots, 57 PIM and a plus-20 rating through 68 contests overall.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Assists in consecutive contests McCann logged an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact McCann set up Jordan Eberle's tally in the second period. After a hot start to March, McCann has been limited to two assists over his last four games, though he's still playing strong hockey on the Kraken's top line. He has 33 tallies, 21 helpers, 163 shots on net, 51 hits, and a plus-8 rating through 66 appearances this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Beniers - 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

Jamie Oleksiak - Dishes pair of helpers Oleksiak posted two assists, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Oleksiak had gone four games without a point entering Saturday. The 30-year-old defenseman has reached the 20-point mark for the first time in his career with nine goals and 11 assists through 62 appearances. He's added 64 shots on net, 112 hits, 98 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a plus-7 rating in a top-four role.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eeli Tolvanen - Deposits late goal Tolvanen scored a goal and logged two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Tolvanen's tally was the last in the game, and it came in the final minute. That didn't have any bearing on the result, but it gave the winger three goals over his last six outings. He's at 15 tallies, 27 points, 94 shots on net, 72 hits and a plus-5 rating through 48 appearances between the Kraken and the Predators this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz - Nets goal Schwartz scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact No other Kraken player had more than three shots in the game. Schwartz ended a three-game slump with the tally, which came on a tip of a Vince Dunn shot. Schwartz has 17 goals and 35 points, both being his highest markers since the 2019-20 season. He's added 139 shots on net, 48 hits and a minus-13 rating through 60 contests.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Bjorkstrand - Pots goal in loss Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Bjorkstrand cut the deficit to 4-3 in the second period, but the Oilers pushed back in the third. The 27-year-old has five goals and three assists over nine games in March. For the season, the winger is up to 16 tallies, 38 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 69 appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle - Tallies in loss Eberle scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact With the tally, he ended a two-game dry spell, his longest since he came up empty in three straight games after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old's strong play of late has been a big part of head coach Dave Hakstol keeping his line with Jared McCann and Matty Beniers intact. Eberle is up to 16 goals, 53 points, 150 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 69 outings.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Jones - Struggles continue in relief Jones stopped 10-of-13 shots in relief Saturday in a 6-4 loss to Edmonton.

Impact Philip Grubauer left the game in the middle of the second with a non-COVID illness that came on during the game. Jones gave up goals to Zach Hyman, Evander Kane and Connor McDavid and was saddled with the loss. He has struggled since the end of January (1-6-0 in seven starts; nine appearances). Jones has surrendered 32 goals in those nine appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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