As the Seattle Kraken take on the Washington Capitals, fans are eager to know the projected lineups for this exciting matchup. This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on KHN, MNMT, and KONG.
Seattle Kraken Projected Lineup
The Kraken are expected to lineup in a 3-1-2 formation. The following players will take the ice:
- Berkly Catton
- Matty Beniers
- Jordan Eberle
- Jaden Schwartz
- Chandler Stephenson
- Eeli Tolvanen
- Mason Marchment
- Shane Wright
- Ryan Winterton
- Tye Kartye
- John Hayden
- Jani Nyman
The defensive pairing will include:
- Vince Dunn
- Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren
- Jamie Oleksiak
- Josh Mahura
- Cale Fleury
In goal, Philipp Grubauer will start, backed up by Joey Daccord. The Kraken will not have Matt Murray, Brandon Montour, or Ben Meyers due to scratching. Ryker Evans, Kaapo Kakko, Frederick Gaudreau, and Jared McCann are currently on the injury list.
Washington Capitals Projected Lineup
The Capitals will enter the game in a 4-2-0 formation. Here are their anticipated starters:
- Alex Ovechkin
- Dylan Strome
- Anthony Beauvillier
- Aliaksei Protas
- Connor McMichael
- Tom Wilson
- Hendrix Lapierre
- Justin Sourdif
- Ryan Leonard
- Brandon Duhaime
- Nic Dowd
- Ethen Frank
The defensive unit includes:
- Martin Fehervary
- John Carlson
- Jakob Chychrun
- Trevor van Riemsdyk
- Rasmus Sandin
- Matt Roy
Charlie Lindgren is set to start in goal. The Capitals are also missing Declan Chisholm, Dylan McIlrath, and Sonny Milano due to scratches. Pierre-Luc Dubois is currently on the injury list but could return for the weekend.
Status Report
The Kraken did not hold a morning skate following a loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. Seattle has made roster changes, recalling Ben Meyers from the American Hockey League and sending defenseman Ville Ottavainen back down.
Jared McCann’s status is day-to-day, while Brandon Montour may miss another game for personal reasons. On the Capitals’ side, Dubois practiced in a non-contact jersey, indicating a potential return soon. Moreover, Sourdif will shift to center, and Ethen Frank is set to make his season debut.
