Las Vegas, N.V - The Seattle Kraken conclude their final road trip of the season Thursday night with a visit to Las Vegas for their third and final matchup against the Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights]. The season series is currently tied, with each team earning a win on home ice—Vegas won 6-2 on Dec. 21, while Seattle earned a 4-3 overtime victory on Nov. 8. Seattle will look to bounce back after a tough 7-1 loss Tuesday night to the Utah [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah] Hockey Club. A win in Vegas would help restore momentum before the team returns home for the final homestand of the season. Dec 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brett Howden (21) takes a face off against Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (9) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2d087a29-e8af-4964-9f4a-58bebaee3fbe.jpeg] Dec 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brett Howden (21) takes a face off against Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (9) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Injury Report: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer will miss a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed illness. Milestone Watch: Defenseman Adam Larsson is one goal away from matching his career high of eight goals this season, a mark he’s reached twice with Seattle. Key Matchups vs. Vegas * Jaden Schwartz leads active Kraken skaters with 17 points (8G, 9A) in 24 career games against the Golden Knights. * Andre Burakovsky ranks second in goals (5) and shares third in points (8) in a team-high 25 games vs. Vegas. * Brandon Montour has eight assists in 17 career games against the Knights, the second-most on the Kraken. * Vince Dunn ranks second in points (9) and third in assists (7) in 24 matchups with Vegas. In the Net Against Vegas: Joey Daccord is expected to start in net. He holds a 2-1-0 record with a 2.33 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage, and one shutout in three career games vs. Vegas. He made history on Jan. 1 by becoming the first goaltender to record a shutout in a Winter Classic, backstopping Seattle to a 3-0 win at T-Mobile Park. Joey Daccord on missing the playoffs for the '24-'25 season. Victor Ostman who made his debut on Tuesday night in the third period in Utah is expected to be dressed and ready to backup Daccord. Kraken Recall Forward And Goaltender From AHL On Emergency Basis [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b86bace6-b498-4754-89f2-048705ea5560.jpeg] Kraken Recall Forward And Goaltender From AHL On Emergency Basis The Seattle Kraken have recalled forward Ryan Winterton and goaltender Victor Ostman from the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an emergency basis. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-recall-forward-and-goaltender-from-ahl-on-emergency-basis] Players to Watch: * Chandler Stephenson, formerly with the Golden Knights from 2019–24, has 51 points this season and is tied for the Kraken lead in assists (38). He’s tallied two assists in two career games against Vegas. * Jared McCann leads Seattle in scoring with 59 points. * For Vegas, Jack Eichel is having a career-best season, leading the team with 93 points and 66 assists. He’s also dominated the Kraken historically, recording five assists in just two games. Autism Awareness Night April is Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month, and the Golden Knights will use the game to promote “Autism Awareness Knight,” featuring special guests from Best Buddies [https://www.bestbuddies.org/] and the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation [https://www.grantagift.com/]– Ackerman Center. Player-signed, light blue Autism Awareness Knight jerseys with a gold infinity symbol—representing inclusion, diversity, and infinite possibilities inspired by the Golden Knights’ secondary mark will be auctioned [https://e.givesmart.com/events/Iym/]. Sensory kits will be available at T-Mobile Arena. Related Kraken Sign 2024 Second-Round Pick To Entry-Level Contract [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ed1cbd9d-810f-40af-b638-d23aa9b76db8.jpeg] Kraken Sign 2024 Second-Round Pick To Entry-Level Contract The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Nathan Villeneuve to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will see the 18-year-old earn $975,000 annually, starting in the 2025-26 season. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-sign-2024-second-round-pick-to-entry-level-contract] Golden Knights Clinch Home-Ice Advantage In First Round Of Playoffs [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f4d7b8b0-64a2-4969-bff4-7f8d666c3d75.jpeg] Golden Knights Clinch Home-Ice Advantage In First Round Of Playoffs After picking up a point in a shootout loss to the <a href="http://thn.com/colorado">Colorado Avalanche</a>, the Vegas Golden Knights have clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-clinch-home-ice-advantage-in-first-round-of-playoffs] Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! 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