Burakovsky left Seattle's previous game vs. the Islanders after just one shift and 0:21 TOI due to a lower-body injury and has been placed on the injured-reserve Thursday. The 28-year-old left winger had 13 goals, 26 assists, 105 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus in 49 games in his first season with the Kraken.
Burakovsky left Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders with a lower-body injury and did not return. The Kraken did not have an update on his status post-game, so consider him questionable to play Thursday in New Jersey.
Beniers left the Krakens' previous game vs. Vancouver after 9:52 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss their next two games this weekend (Calgary and Columbus). The 20-year-old leads the Norris Trophy race with his 17 goals, 19 assists, 92 SOG, and a +8 plus/minus through 47 games prior to the injury.
Schultz missed the Kraken's previous two games as he dealt with an undisclosed injury and is considered week-to-week. The 32-year-old will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.
Beniers was forced to leave Wednesday's game vs. the Canucks after a hit from Tyler Myers and did not return. The Kraken did not have much of an update on Beniers' status post-game, so consider him questionable to play Friday against Calgary.
Burakovsky has 13 goals, 25 assists, 100 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 45 games this season and will play after being a game-time decision Wednesday as he deals with an undisclosed injury.
Burakovsky has 13 goals, 25 assists, 100 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 45 games this season but will be a game-time decision Wednesday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is forced to miss any time it will be the first time this season he has done so.
Schwartz hasn't played since January 12th and is doubtful but a game-time decision to play Wednesday vs. Vancouver. The 30-year-old veteran has 10 goals, 13 assists, 85 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 40 games played prior to the injury.
Schultz missed the Kraken's previous game as he deals with an undisclosed injury and is considered week-to-week. The 32-year-old will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.
Fleury has been a healthy scratch for the Kraken's previous six games but will draw back into the lineup as Justin Schultz deals with an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old has yet to pick up a point this season, with five SOG and a -1 plus/minus through six games previously played.
Schultz left the Kraken's previous game vs. Edmonton after just 10:12 TOI and will miss Thursday's contest vs. New Jersey as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.
Grubauer allowed three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory over Buffalo in his last start. The 31-year-old has struggled yet again in his second season in Seattle, with his 4-7-1 record, 3.49 GAA and .885 SV%. He will face the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won their last three games and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).
