The much-anticipated matchup between the Kraken and the Mammoth is set to take place tonight at 9 p.m. ET. This game marks a critical moment for both teams, with the Kraken currently holding a record of 12 wins, 10 losses, and 6 ties, while the Mammoth stands at 14 wins, 15 losses, and 3 ties.
Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs. Mammoth Matchup
Kraken Projected Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Eeli Tolvanen — Chandler Stephenson — Ryan Winterton
- Kaapo Kakko — Shane Wright — Jani Nyman
- Tye Kartye — Frederick Gaudreau — Ben Meyers
Defensive Pairings
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Josh Mahura
Goalies
- Joey Daccord
- Philipp Grubauer
Injury Report
Notable absences for the Kraken include Jared McCann, Matt Murray, Jaden Schwartz, and Berkly Catton due to lower and upper body injuries.
Mammoth Projected Lineup
- Clayton Keller — Nick Schmaltz — JJ Peterka
- Lawson Crouse — Barrett Hayton — Dylan Guenther
- Michael Carcone — Jack McBain — Daniil But
- Liam O’Brien — Kevin Stenlund — Kailer Yamamoto
Defensive Pairings
- Mikhail Sergachev — John Marino
- Nate Schmidt — Sean Durzi
- Ian Cole — Olli Maatta
Goalies
- Karel Vejmelka
- Vitek Vanecek
Injury Report
The Mammoth will be without forward Logan Cooley and Alex Kerfoot, who are both sidelined with lower body injuries.
Status Updates
Coach Lane Lambert of the Kraken mentioned that the team might opt for a unique lineup structure due to illness, potentially utilizing seven defensemen and eleven forwards. In roster news, Olli Maatta is set to return after missing 12 games due to injury. Meanwhile, Kailer Yamamoto will step in for Brandon Tanev in the lineup. Additionally, Kevin Rooney has been recalled from the American Hockey League and Maverik Lamoureux has been reassigned.
This matchup promises to deliver an exciting evening of hockey as both teams strive to improve their standings. Be sure to tune in for what is expected to be a thrilling encounter.
