The Seattle Kraken (30-35-5) head north of the border tonight to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (40-24-5), a team that has had their number since Seattle entered the league. The Kraken have dropped eight straight games against the Oilers and hold a dismal 2-10-1 all-time record against their Pacific Division foe. Their last win over Edmonton came all the way back in 2023, making this a daunting matchup in enemy territory.
Edmonton comes into this game off a 4-3 overtime loss to Winnipeg, where Jeff Skinner led the way with two goals. Despite the loss, the Oilers have been solid overall with a +25 goal differential and a strong 9-6-1 record within the division. Meanwhile, the Kraken continue to tread water, going 8-9-1 in divisional play and just 6-11-1 in games where opponents stay out of the penalty box—highlighting Seattle’s ongoing struggles generating offense at even strength.
A glimpse at the future
With the Kraken well outside the playoff picture, the focus has shifted toward evaluating the younger core. One player to watch is Shane Wright, who could be in line for more minutes depending on the status of Chandler Stephenson, who left last game and did not return. Wright has been effective in limited ice time and could benefit from an expanded role in a hostile environment like Rogers Place.
Another key contributor of late is Brandon Montour, who has six goals and five assists over the last 10 games. He continues to solidify his place as one of the league’s most offensively impactful defensemen. Eeli Tolvanen, now leading the Kraken in goals with 21, will also be leaned on to generate scoring chances against Edmonton’s high-powered offense.
The Oilers have been a force offensively all season, but they'll be without both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl tonight due to injury—an incredibly rare and fortunate break for Seattle. Still, Edmonton’s depth scoring can’t be taken lightly, and the Kraken will need a sharp performance in net—whether it’s Joey Daccord or Philipp Grubauer—as well as a structured, disciplined effort in all three zones to keep things close.
Puck drop is set for 7 PM PT from Rogers Place. While a win would be a massive upset, a strong showing from Seattle’s youth could be just as important as the scoreboard at this point in the season.