Melanson returns from the AHL after Ben Meyers landed on IR on Wednesday. Melanson has been an absolute wrecking ball on the Kraken's fourth line, averaging 4.3 hits per game in his 15 games this season. During his time in the AHL, the 22-year-old has picked up 16 points (7G / 9A) in 26 games with Coachella Valley.
Meyers was hurt in the Kraken's win over the Islanders on Tuesday and landed on IR on Wednesday. Jacob Melanson was recalled to take Meyers' spot on the roster, and will likely replace him on the fourth line on Thursday. Meyers is considered week-to-week, so he may be out until after the Olympic break.
Grubauer has been excellent in recent weeks, his most consistent stint as a member of the Kraken, but he is coming off a performance where he allowed five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Heading into his most recent loss, the 34-year-old Grubauer was sporting an impressive 2.14 GAA and .934 SV% in his previous 10 games (5-3-2). Seattle enters the action on Wednesday with even -105 odds at home against a New York Islanders team that is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
Grubauer has been excellent in recent weeks, his most consistent stint as a member of the Kraken, but he is coming off a performance where he allowed five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Heading into his most recent loss, the 34-year-old Grubauer was sporting an impressive 2.14 GAA and .934 SV% in his previous 10 games (5-3-2). Seattle enters the action on Wednesday with even -105 odds at home against a New York Islanders team that is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
Daccord has undisputedly been Seattle’s top goalie for most of the past two seasons, but he finds himself in a stretch where he is being outplayed by his counterpart, Philipp Grubauer. The 29-year-old Daccord has allowed three or more goals in four straight games (2-2-0) while posting a .891 SV%. Seattle enters Monday’s contest as +113 home underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is 6-2-2 in their last 10 games.
Evans will take a seat on Thursday in order to make room for the return of Brandon Montour (hand). Evans has appeared in 31 games this season, logging three goals and seven assists.
Montour has not played in a month, but willreturn to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 31-year-old Montour is averaging 21:56 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 27 games this season.
The Kraken will hand Daccord his 28th start of the season when they travel to Boston on Thursday. Daccord took the loss in his last start, allowing three goals on 36 shots in a 3-2 loss in Carolina on Saturday. The 29-year-old Daccord, largely through no fault of his own, has been ceding playing time to Philipp Grubauer, who has been in spectacular form this season. Daccord brings a 12-10-5 record and .902 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Kraken enter action at +145 on the money line.
Melanson has recorded four points (1G / 3A) in a career-high 15 games with Seattle this season, but will return to a familiar place in the AHL. The 22-year-old forward has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 23 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
Montour has not played in a month, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 31-year-old Montour is averaging 21:56 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 27 games this season.
Melanson will take a seat on Wednesday in order to make way for Chandler Stephenson's (personal) return from a two-game absence. Melanson has one goal and three assists in 15 games this season.
The Kraken will understandably ride the hot-hand and stick with Grubauer between the pipes when they travel to New Jersey on Wednesday. Grubauer turned in another superb performance on Monday, turning away 20 of the 22 shots he faced in a 4-2 victory in New York. The 34-year-old netminder is in the best form of his Kraken career, posting a 9-3-2 record and a league-leading .924 SV% across 16 appearances. The Kraken enter action on Wednesday at +125 on the money line.
Stephenson was away from the team for their previous game, tending to the birth of his child, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Stephenson is averaging 19:58 time-on-ice and has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 42 games this season.
Fisker-Molgaard was drafted 52nd overall by the Kraken in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring one assist in two games. The 20-year-old forward has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 30 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
After four dreadful seasons with Seattle, posting a 3.07 GAA and .890 SV% in 156 games (57-78-12), Grubauer finally looks like the goalie that the team signed to a six-year, $35.4 million contract ($5.9M AAV) in 2021. The 34-year-old Grubauer has helped his team record at least a point in four straight outings (4-0-1), posting a tremendous 1.45 GAA and .960 SV%. He has a 2.27 GAA and .925 SV% through 15 appearances this season (8-3-2). The Kraken enter Monday's contest as +117 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team with a dreadful 5-11-4 record on home ice this season.
Eberle has been recovering from an upper-body injury and will return from a one-week absence, drawing into the lineup on Monday against the New York Rangers. The 35-year-old veteran forward was turning the clock back in recent weeks before his injury, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in his last 17 games.
With Jordan Eberle (upper body) expected to return from an injury, Kartye will be the odd-man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Kartye is averaging 10:45 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
After four dreadful seasons with Seattle, posting a 3.07 GAA and .890 SV% in 156 games (57-78-12), Grubauer finally looks like the goalie that the team signed to a six-year, $35.4 million contract ($5.9M AAV) in 2021. The 34-year-old Grubauer has helped his team record at least a point in four straight outings (4-0-1), posting a tremendous 1.45 GAA and .960 SV%. He has a 2.27 GAA and .925 SV% through 15 appearances this season (8-3-2). The Kraken enter Monday's contest as +117 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team with a dreadful 5-11-4 record on home ice this season.
