Winterton was recalled from Coachella Valley (AHL) for the first time in his career and will make his NHL debut Thursday vs. Colorado. The 20-year-old forward was Seattle's 2021 third-round pick (67th overall) and had three goals, five points, and a +4 plus/minus in seven games with Coachella Valley prior to his promotion.
With Jordan Eberle (cut by skate) day-to-day, Wright finds his way into the Kraken's lineup for the first time this season Thursday vs. Colorado after being recalled from Coachella Valley (AHL) earlier in the day. The 19-year-old made his NHL debut last season and had a goal, an assist, four SOG, two PIMs and a +4 plus/minus in eight games prior to being sent back to junior. In seven games prior to his promotion, he had four goals and six points with Coachella Valley.
Eberle was cut near a quad muscle by a skate blade at practice Wednesday and will not play Thursday vs. Colorado as he is considered day-to-day with the injury. The 33-year-old right-winger had been off to a slow start to begin his 2023-24 season as he has one goal, three assists, 28 SOG, nine PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 13 games played. Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton will be making their season debuts and replacing Eberle in the Kraken's lineup.
Grubauer will likely get the start on Thursday against his former team, marking his fourth start in the Kraken's last five games. In his last three games (2-1-0), Grubauer has saved 91 of 100 shots (.910 SV%). Grubauer has historically been very good against the Avalanche, most recently leading the Kraken to knock them out in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Kraken are +169 road underdogs on Thursday but could put up a strong fight against an Avalanche team that has been shut out in three of their last five games (2-3-0) and will be starting Ivan Prosvetov in net.
Eberle suffered a cut from a skate blade to the upper part of his leg in practice on Wednesday. Kraken GM Ron Francis said that they think they "dodged a bullet" but that Eberle is going to be "sore," so don't expect him to play Thursday in Colorado. The Kraken recalled Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton from the AHL and one of them will take Eberle's spot in the lineup.
Stephenson is expected to miss the next two games as he tends to an upper-body injury. In the Golden Knights' most recent game, Stephenson played 19:12 and was held without a point, registering a -2 plus/minus rating. Jonas Rondbjerg has been recalled from Henderson of the AHL and is expected to suit up for Vegas in his absence.
After watching Philipp Grubauer start the previous three games, Daccord will return the starter's crease for the Kraken on Tuesday. Daccord has been more than serviceable when called upon this season, posting a 2.88 GAA and .912 SV% in five games (2-1-2). The Kraken are slight -106 road favourites against an Arizona Coyotes team that has lost four of their last six (2-3-1). After losing their first four games (0-3-1), the Kraken have slowly begun to right the ship, registering points in five of their last eight (4-3-1).
After watching Philipp Grubauer start the previous three games, Daccord will likely return the starter's crease for the Kraken on Tuesday. Daccord has been more than serviceable when called upon this season, posting a 2.88 GAA and .912 SV% in five games (2-1-2). The Kraken are slight -106 road favourites against an Arizona Coyotes team that has lost four of their last six (2-3-1). After losing their first four games (0-3-1), the Kraken have slowly begun to right the ship, registering points in five of their last eight (4-3-1).
Panthers' head coach Paul Maurice said that there's a chance Montour returns after the Panthers' upcoming road trip to California, which runs from Nov. 14 to Nov.17. This puts Montour on track to play somewhere around Nov.20 when they host the Edmonton Oilers.
Grubauer will start his third straight contest as Seattle takes on Calgary Saturday after winning his last two contests by stopping a combined 66 of 71 shots against (.929 SV%). The 31-year-old has looked much like his normal self for the first time since joining Seattle in 2023-24, as he holds a .909 SV%, 2.83 GAA and 2-4-0 record. He takes on one of the NHL's coldest teams in the Calgary Flames, who have lost six straight games and are 28th in the NHL in goals per game (2.2).
Grubauer will be the starter on Thursday, giving him consecutive starts after serving as backup to Joey Daccord for the three games prior. In his most recent outing, Grubauer was excellent, saving 34 of 37 shots against the Tampa Lightning in a 4-3 overtime victory, his first of the season. The Seattle Kraken are -116 home favourites as they welcome the Nashville Predators, who rank in the bottom third of the league offensively (2.86 GF / GP).
Grubauer appears to be the starter on Thursday, giving him consecutive starts after serving as backup to Joey Daccord for the three games prior. In his most recent outing, Grubauer was excellent, saving 34 of 37 shots against the Tampa Lightning in a 4-3 overtime victory, his first of the season. The Seattle Kraken are -116 home favourites as they welcome the Nashville Predators, who rank in the bottom third of the league offensively (2.86 GF / GP).
Grubauer will return to the crease for the Kraken on Monday after serving as backup to Joey Daccord for the last three games. Through four games (0-4-0), Grubauer has a 3.04 GAA and .896 SV%, totals that are disappointing but on par with expectations since he joined the Kraken. In his first nine NHL seasons, Grubauer put together a tremendous 2.34 GAA and .920 SV% in 241 games (109-61-21). In his third season now with the Kraken, he has amassed an ugly 3.04 GAA and .891 SV%.
Grubauer will likely return to the crease for the Kraken on Monday after serving as backup to Joey Daccord for the last three games. Through four games (0-4-0), Grubauer has a 3.04 GAA and .896 SV%, totals that are disappointing but on par with expectations since he joined the Kraken. In his first nine NHL seasons, Grubauer put together a tremendous 2.34 GAA and .920 SV% in 241 games (109-61-21). In his third season now with the Kraken, he has amassed an ugly 3.04 GAA and .891 SV%.
Daccord was a bit shaky in his previous outing allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) but picked up his second straight victory and is the expected starter Thursday vs. Carolina. The 27-year-old is a five year NHL veteran but has never appeared in more than eight games in any single NHL season. He has a 2-0-1 record, 2.85 GAA and .898 SV% in three games played so far in 2023-24. He takes on the struggling Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost three straight contests and rank last in the NHL in goals allowed (4.71).
Daccord was a bit shaky in his previous start allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) but picked up his second straight victory and is the expected starter Thursday vs. Carolina. The 27-year-old is a five year NHL veteran but has never appeared in more than eight games in any single NHL season. He has a 2-0-1 record, 2.85 GAA and .898 SV% in three games played so far in 2023-24. He takes on the struggling Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost three straight contests and rank last in the NHL in goals allowed (4.71).
