Edmonton, Alberta, CA - The Kraken conclude their three-game Eastern road trip in Edmonton on Saturday night. The Oilers have won the first two matchups on January 4 in Seattle and in Edmonton on January 27th. The teams will finish the season series next Thursday in Seattle. Seattle is 2-10-1 all-time against Edmonton, including 1-4-1 on the road. Injury Report: Chandler Stephenson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/additions-of-montour-and-stephenson-help-kraken-rank-as-7th-most-improved-team-this-offseason-by-the-athletic] is scratched for Saturday's game and being evaluated in Seattle after leaving the second period of a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. Josh Mahura will also sit out. Jan 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp (48) looks for a pass in front of Seattle Kraken forward Chandler Stephenson (9) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/122e0f7c-ec2b-49e3-acfd-c148de960c12.jpeg] Jan 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp (48) looks for a pass in front of Seattle Kraken forward Chandler Stephenson (9) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Edmonton's injury list grows with Leon Draisaitl hurt in a 7-1 win over Utah on Tuesday and Conor McDavid who sustained an upper-body injury in a 4-3 overtime loss to Winnipeg on Thursday. Jan 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky (95) gets a shot away in front of Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/39c818c7-2150-4649-98c7-a126463d7cdf.jpeg] Jan 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky (95) gets a shot away in front of Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Milestones: Assistant Coach Bob Woods will coach his 1,000th NHL game. Assistant Coach Bob Woods speaks about his 1000th NHL game on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Kraken Players to Watch: Jaden Schwartz [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/game-day/jaden-schwartz-to-play-800th-nhl-game-as-kraken-seek-another-road-win-in-minnesota] leads active Kraken skaters with 17 goals, 18 assists, and 35 points in 33 career games vs. Edmonton. Jared McCann ranks second with 6 goals and is third in points (11) over 23 career games. Captain Jordan Eberle [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/game-day/eberle-returns-to-the-ice-mccann-scores-game-winner-against-panthers-in-florida] enters on a points streak, posting 7 points (1g/6a) in his last five games. His 1.40 points-per-game since March 12 ranks 10th in the NHL. In Net: Joey Daccord is 0-4-1 with a 3.89 GAA and .873 SV% in six career appearances vs. Edmonton. Philipp Grubauer [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/players/grubauer-returned-to-seattle-after-enduring-a-turbulent-hot-minute-that-sent-him-to-coachella] is 3-5-0 with a 4.22 GAA and .847 SV% in nine career games against the Oilers. Oilers Players to Watch: Zach Hyman has tallied with 7 points (5g/2a) in his last 6 games, including back-to-back goals. Hyman recently scored his 25th of the season on March 20 and is two games away from his 300th NHL game as an Oiler. He has 16 points (8g/8a) in 12 career games against Seattle. Projected Lines For Seattle: Jani Nyman -- Matty Beniers -- Kaapo Kakko Jaden Schwartz -- Shane Wright -- Jordan Eberle Eeli Tolvanen -- Jared McCann -- Andre Burakovsky Tye Kartye -- John Hayden -- Michael Eyssimont Vince Dunn -- Adam Larsson Jamie Oleksiak -- Brandon Montour Cale Fleury -- Ryker Evans Joey Daccord - Philipp Grubauer Projected Lines For Edmonton: Vasily Podkolzin -- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins -- Viktor Arvidsson Corey Perry -- Adam Henrique -- Zach Hyman Jeff Skinner -- Mattias Janmark -- Connor Brown Max Jones -- Derek Ryan -- Kasperi Kapanen Mattias Ekholm -- Evan Bouchard Darnell Nurse -- Jake Walman Brett Kulak -- Troy Stecher Stuart Skinner- Calvin Pickard Puck Drop is: 10PM EST/ 7PM PST - Broadcast Channels: CBC, SN, CITY, KONG, KING 5, KHN. Related Saved the Best for Last: Kraken Defeat Oilers in Seattle. [https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/MjA5NzE0MTM5OTQ4Mzk0MTUz/sea-vs-edm-tanev-goal.jpg] Saved the Best for Last: Kraken Defeat Oilers in Seattle. Kraken won over the Edmonton Oilers in the last pre-season game before opening day. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/saved-the-best-for-last-kraken-defeat-oilers-in-seattle] Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] or Join the discussion with others in your hockey community on the Seattle Kraken Forum [https://rtb.thehockeynews.com/seattle-kraken/posts].
