The highly anticipated matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Seattle Kraken is set for 10 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to make a strong impression in their first game of the season. Below, we outline the projected lineups for both teams, key player statuses, and coaching debuts.
Projected Lineups: Ducks Face Kraken
Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Cutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Frank Vatrano — Mikael Granlund — Alex Killorn
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Sam Colangelo
- Jackson LaCombe — Radko Gudas
- Olen Zellweger — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Goalies: Lukas Dostal, Petr Mrazek
Key absences for the Ducks include Jansen Harkins and Ryan Strome, both sidelined with upper body injuries. However, Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund will be making their debut for Anaheim, and Beckett Sennecke will play his first NHL game.
Kraken Projected Lineup
- Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Jaden Schwartz — Shane Wright — Eeli Tolvanen
- Mason Marchment — Chandler Stephenson — Ryan Winterton
- Tye Kartye — Frederick Gaudreau — Jani Nyman
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Josh Mahura — Jamie Oleksiak
- Goalies: Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer
The Kraken also have players who will not participate. Ryker Evans is out with an upper body injury, and Kaapo Kakko has a hand injury. Notably, Mason Marchment, Frederick Gaudreau, and Ryan Lindgren will all be making their Seattle debuts.
Coaching Debuts
This game marks the debut of Joel Quenneville as head coach for the Ducks and Lane Lambert as head coach for the Kraken. Quenneville’s experience and Lambert’s fresh perspective will be critical as both teams aim for a successful start to the season.
Status Reports
- Ryan Strome (Ducks) – Upper body injury, not expected to play.
- Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund – Making their Ducks debut.
- Beckett Sennecke – First NHL game.
- Brandon Montour (Kraken) – Expected to play after missing training camp.
- Mason Marchment, Frederick Gaudreau, Ryan Lindgren – Making their Seattle debuts.
As the Ducks face off against the Kraken, both teams are eager to capitalize on this opening night. Fans can expect an exhilarating game filled with fresh faces and new strategies as they kick off their campaigns.
