Fresh off an exhilarating 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Seattle Kraken return to Climate Pledge Arena tonight to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Seattle’s gritty victory against Vegas underscored their resilience in high-pressure moments, a quality they’ll aim to carry forward as they push for a winning streak.
Joey Daccord, who’s been performing admirably since stepping into the starting goalie role, continues to solidify his presence between the pipes. With Philipp Grubauer still sidelined, Daccord will look to backstop the Kraken with another strong showing and add to his growing body of work.
On the blue line, Brandon Montour has been pivotal in stabilizing the defense, stepping up in Vince Dunn’s absence. His puck-moving skills and defensive poise have kept Seattle competitive amid recent challenges. Offensively, the Kraken are aiming to sustain the pressure they applied to Vegas without slipping back into the inconsistent play that surfaced on their recent road trip.
Head Coach Dan Bylsma has also tweaked the forward lines, notably swapping Oliver Bjorkstrand and André Burakovsky. After a slow start to the season, Burakovsky is being paired with Shane Wright and Eeli Tolvanen—a combination that may help him tap into his scoring potential. With fresh line adjustments, Seattle is looking to fire on all cylinders and take advantage of Columbus’ vulnerabilities.
#SEAKraken practice lines 11/11:
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McCann-Beniers-Eberle
Schwartz-Stephenson-Bjorkstrand
Tolvanen-Wright-Burakovsky
Kartye-Gourde-Tanev
Evans-Larsson
Oleksiak-Montour
Mahura-Borgen
Daccord
Grubuer
Henrichsen (EBUG)
For the Blue Jackets, defensive lapses and inconsistent offense have plagued them during a five-game losing streak. Although their lineup showcases promising young talent, Columbus needs greater depth contributions and consistency if they hope to challenge the Kraken on Seattle’s ice.
Tonight’s matchup, with puck drop at 7 p.m. PT, offers Seattle a valuable chance to add two points and gain momentum in the standings. With the Kraken eager to keep the home crowd energized and Columbus battling to end their skid, expect a competitive showdown as both teams feel the urgency to deliver.