The matchup between the Maple Leafs and Kraken is set for 10 p.m. ET, as both teams vie for crucial points in the standings. While the Toronto Maple Leafs sit with a record of 24 wins, 20 losses, and 9 overtime losses, the Seattle Kraken have slightly better numbers at 24 wins, 19 losses, and 9 overtime losses. This anticipated game will be available to watch on Hulu, ESPN+, SNO, and TVAS.
Maple Leafs Predicted Lineup
The Maple Leafs are expected to field the following players:
- Bobby McMann — Auston Matthews — Max Domi
- Matias Maccelli — John Tavares — Matthew Knies
- Nicholas Robertson — Nicolas Roy — Calle Jarnkrok
- Steven Lorentz — Scott Laughton — Easton Cowan
- Defense: Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Defense: Jake McCabe — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Defense: Simon Benoit — Troy Stecher
- Goalies: Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll
Injury Report
- Scratched: Jacob Quillan, Philippe Myers, Marshall Rifai
- Injured: Chris Tanev (groin), Dakota Mermis (lower body), Dakota Joshua (kidney), William Nylander (groin)
Kraken Predicted Lineup
The Seattle Kraken’s lineup is projected as follows:
- Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Berkly Catton — Chandler Stephenson — Eeli Tolvanen
- Jaden Schwartz — Shane Wright — Kaapo Kakko
- Ryan Winterton — Frederick Gaudreau — Jacob Melanson
- Defense: Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Defense: Jamie Oleksiak — Brandon Montour
- Defense: Ryan Lindgren — Ryker Evans
- Goalies: Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer
Injury Report
- Scratched: Josh Mahura, Cale Fleury, Tye Kartye
- Injured: Matt Murray (lower body), Ben Meyers (lower body)
Status Updates
Despite participating in the morning skate, William Nylander is not expected to play in this game. Changes are noted in the Maple Leafs lineup as well; Nicholas Robertson will shift to the third line, while Easton Cowan will move to the fourth line. For the Kraken, they will bring back the same lineup that achieved a decisive 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, with Joey Daccord taking over the start from Philipp Grubauer.
Fans can anticipate an exciting match as both teams bring their competitive spirits to the ice.
