The upcoming matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Seattle Kraken promises to be an exciting game in the NHL. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the league with this critical contest.
Matchup Overview
The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on various channels including KHN/Prime, SN-PIT, KONG, and TVAS. The Penguins currently hold a record of 22 wins, 14 losses, and 11 overtime losses, while the Kraken have recorded 21 wins, 17 losses, and 9 overtime losses.
Projected Lineups
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan Rust
- Egor Chinakhov — Tommy Novak — Evgeni Malkin
- Anthony Mantha — Ben Kindel — Justin Brazeau
- Connor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari
Defense
- Brett Kulak — Kris Letang
- Ryan Shea — Parker Wotherspoon
- Ryan Graves — Connor Clifton
Goaltenders
- Stuart Skinner
- Arturs Silovs
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Jack St. Ivany, Kevin Hayes, Joona Koppanen
- Injured: Erik Karlsson (lower body), Caleb Jones (lower body), Filip Hallander (blood clot)
Seattle Kraken
- Kaapo Kakko — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Jaden Schwartz — Chandler Stephenson — Eeli Tolvanen
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Jared McCann
- Ryan Winterton — Ben Meyers — Frederick Gaudreau
Defense
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
Goaltenders
- Joey Daccord
- Philipp Grubauer
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Tye Kartye, Josh Mahura, Cale Fleury
- Injured: Matt Murray (lower body)
Status Report
Neither team conducted a morning skate prior to the game. Ryan Graves may return to the lineup for the first time since December 14. He was recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL on January 13.
Erik Karlsson is joining the Penguins for their four-game road trip but is not expected to participate in this matchup. Joona Koppanen was also recalled from the AHL, but his participation remains unlikely. Furthermore, Rutger McGroarty has been activated from injured reserve and sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after recovering from a concussion.
Coach Lane Lambert of the Kraken hinted at potential lineup changes, though no specifics were confirmed following an optional practice.
As both teams gear up for this matchup, fans can expect a competitive game filled with high stakes.
