The highly anticipated matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Seattle Kraken is set for 4 p.m. ET this Saturday. Both teams have experienced their ups and downs early in the season but are eager to secure points. As they prepare to face each other, projected lineups have been unveiled.
Oilers Projected Lineup
The Oilers (10-10-5) are expected to take the ice with the following lineup:
- Matthew Savoie — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl — Andrew Mangiapane
- Adam Henrique — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Mattias Janmark
- Trent Frederic — Curtis Lazar — Connor Clattenburg
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Alec Regula
- Brett Kulak — Ty Emberson
Stuart Skinner is projected as the starting goaltender, backed by Calvin Pickard. The Oilers have notable injuries affecting their roster, including:
- Kasperi Kapanen (knee)
- Noah Philp (undisclosed)
- Jake Walman (lower body)
- Jack Roslovic (undisclosed)
Roslovic is expected to be sidelined for a couple of weeks following an injury sustained during a recent game against the Dallas Stars.
Kraken Projected Lineup
The Kraken (11-6-6) will take a strong lineup onto the ice:
- Mason Marchment — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Jared McCann — Chandler Stephenson — Eeli Tolvanen
- Berkly Catton — Frederick Gaudreau — Kaapo Kakko
- Tye Kartye — Shane Wright — Ryan Winterton
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
Philipp Grubauer is anticipated to start in goal, with Joey Daccord serving as backup. The Kraken have also dealt with injuries:
- Matt Murray (lower body)
- Jaden Schwartz (lower body, expected to miss six weeks)
Kakko is expected to make a return from injury, adding to the Kraken’s offensive options.
Status Update
Neither team held a morning skate ahead of the matchup. The Oilers are hopeful for a strong performance, especially with Nugent-Hopkins likely returning from injury after missing time since early November.
This game promises to be a competitive encounter as both teams seek crucial points in the standings.
