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Nets first NHL goal Ottavainen scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact It was his first NHL goal; it came in his fourth contest this season. Ottavainen snapped a shot from the top of the circles through traffic that beat Dan Vladar. He plays a physical, defensive style that won't make him stand out in fantasy, but it could keep him on the ice in Seattle.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout as Philadelphia's winless start reaches 8 games

Bobby McMann scored a goal in regulation and then added the game-winner in the fifth round of the shootout as the Seattle Kraken beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Inks one-year deal Ottavainen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Friday.

Impact Ottavainen had three goals, 17 points and 71 PIM in 53 regular-season outings with AHL Coachella Valley in 2025-26. He didn't play in the NHL last season, but he did register an assist in one regular-season appearance with Seattle in 2024-25. Ottavainen will probably open the upcoming campaign in the minors.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Ottavainen was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Ottavainen was added to the Kraken roster ahead of Monday's matchup with the Flyers in the event that Ryan Lindgren (upper body) was unable to play. Rather than have the 23-year-old Ottavainen sit as a healthy scratch again versus Washington on Tuesday, the team sent him back to the minors in exchange for Ben Meyers, who will provide some emergency forward depth.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Recall Young Defenseman From AHL Ville Ottavainen has been recalled from the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds. He'll join the Seattle Kraken prior to their game against the...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Called up to NHL Ottavainen will be called up by the Kraken, The Sound of Hockey reports Sunday.

Impact Ottavainen will get his first NHL call-up this season after Ryan Lindgren left the Kraken's 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs early with injury Saturday. With the Kraken battling other injuries on the back end, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 23-year-old draw into the lineup right away when the team heads to Philadelphia on Monday. Should he suit up, it would be just the second NHL game of the 2021 fourth-round selection's career.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to NHL Ottavainen will be called up by the Kraken, The Sound of Hockey reports Sunday.

Impact Ottavainen will get his first NHL call-up this season after Ryan Lindgren left the Kraken's 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs early with injury Saturday. With the Kraken battling other injuries on the back end, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 23-year-old draw into the lineup right away when the team heads to Philadelphia on Monday. Should he suit up, it would be just the second NHL game of the 2021 fourth-round selection's career.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 8, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Kraken Reassign Pair Of Players To Firebirds As They Gear Up For Playoffs The Seattle Kraken have reassigned Ville Ottavainen and John Hayden to the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they gear up for the playoffs.

APRIL 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Returns to AHL Ottavainen was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Ottavainen made his NHL debut Tuesday, registering an assist on 14:24 of ice time in a 6-5 overtime loss to Los Angeles. Seattle's season is over, so he'll go back to helping Coachella Valley -- he has three goals, 15 points and 41 PIM in 66 outings with the minor-league club.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in NHL debut Ottavainen logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Kings.

Impact Ottavainen made his NHL debut Tuesday. He saw 14:24 of ice time and earned his first point with a secondary helper on a Jaden Schwartz tally in the third period. Ottavainen hasn't done much scoring with AHL Coachella Valley this year, earning 14 points over 66 appearances. The 22-year-old blueliner is still a work in progress, but he may compete for an NHL job in training camp in the fall.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Recall Defenseman On Emergency Basis The Seattle Kraken have recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an emergency basis.

APRIL 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Recalled under emergency conditions Ottavainen was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on an emergency basis Monday.

Impact Ottavainen has chipped in three goals, 14 points and a plus-7 rating over 66 appearances with the Firebirds in 2024-25. Considering the 2021 fourth-round selection was recalled under emergency conditions, he could make his NHL debut in Seattle's regular-season finale against the Kings on Tuesday.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE