The upcoming matchup between the Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers is set for 7 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in via KHN/Prime, KING 5, SCRIPPS, and KONG. Both teams are facing significant injury concerns as they prepare for this crucial game.
Projected Lineups for Kraken vs. Panthers
Seattle Kraken Lineup
- Bobby McMann — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Kaapo Kaako — Chandler Stephenson — Frederick Gaudreau
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Eeli Tolvanen
- Jani Nyman — Ben Meyers — Jacob Melanson
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Jamie Oleksiak — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Ryan Lindgren
Goaltenders: Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer
Scratched Players: Josh Mahura, Cale Fleury, Matt Murray
Injured: Jared McCann (lower body), Jaden Schwartz (upper body)
Florida Panthers Lineup
- Carter Verhaeghe — Sam Bennett — Matthew Tkachuk
- Eetu Luostarinen — Evan Rodrigues — Jesper Boqvist
- Cole Reinhardt — Tomas Nosek — Vinnie Hinostroza
- Nolan Foote — Luke Kunin — Noah Gregor
- Gustav Forsling — Aaron Ekblad
- Dmitry Kulikov — Seth Jones
- Donovan Sebrango — Mike Benning
Goaltenders: Sergei Bobrovsky, Daniil Tarasov
Scratched Players: None
Suspended: A.J. Greer
Injured: Sam Reinhart (lower body), Mackie Samoskevich (laceration), Niko Mikkola (knee), Anton Lundell (upper body), Uvis Balinskis (fractured foot), Brad Marchand (lower body), Cole Schwindt (lower body), Aleksander Barkov (knee), Jonah Gadjovich (upper body)
Status Report
Jared McCann’s situation remains uncertain as he is considered day-to-day after sustaining an injury in warmups prior to a recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Additionally, forward Ryan Winterton is taking a leave of absence, resulting in consecutive game misses.
On the Panthers’ side, defenseman Niko Mikkola is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the regular season due to an injury incurred during a loss to the Calgary Flames. Sam Reinhart will miss his fifth consecutive game, while Anton Lundell and Mackie Samoskevich will also be unavailable for action against the Minnesota Wild. For the Panthers, A.J. Greer will be serving the first game of a three-game suspension.
The matchup is critical for both teams as they look to solidify their positions as the regular season draws to a close.
