In an exciting matchup, the Vancouver Canucks are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken in a late-night game at 10 p.m. ET. The contest will be broadcast across various platforms including KHN/Prime, KONG, CITY, SN, TVAS, and CBC.
The Canucks, holding a record of 18 wins, 33 losses, and 7 overtime losses, have made some notable adjustments to their lineup, with Evander Kane expected to take the ice alongside Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk. Other key forward pairings include Drew O’Connor with Marco Rossi and Brock Boeser. The team is dealing with several injuries, most notably goaltender Thatcher Demko, who is recovering from hip surgery, and Filip Chytil, who has a facial fracture. Defenseman Tyler Myers, who participated in the morning skate, is anticipated to be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game.
On the opposite bench, the Kraken come in with a more favorable record of 27 wins, 22 losses, and 9 overtime losses. The team’s projected lineup features Jared McCann alongside Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle as their top trio. Jaden Schwartz will join Chandler Stephenson and Eeli Tolvanen, while the Kraken’s defensive lineup includes Vince Dunn and Adam Larsson. The Kraken will be without defenseman Ryan Lindgren, who is out due to an upper body injury suffered in their recent game against the Dallas Stars.
Both teams will be eager to secure points in the standings, with the Canucks looking to break out of a tough season and the Kraken aiming to solidify their playoff positioning. Anticipation builds as fans await what promises to be an intense battle on the ice.