Projected Lineups for Penguins vs. Kraken Matchup
The upcoming matchup features the Pittsburgh Penguins facing off against the Seattle Kraken. The game is set for 5 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on KHN/Prime, SN-PIT, KONG, and TVAS. This matchup promises to be exciting as both teams are in the mix for playoff contention.
Projected Lineups for Penguins vs. Kraken Matchup
Pittsburgh Penguins Lineup
- Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan Rust
- Egor Chinakhov — Tommy Novak — Evgeni Malkin
- Anthony Mantha — Ben Kindel — Justin Brazeau
- Connor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari
- Brett Kulak — Kris Letang
- Ryan Shea — Parker Wotherspoon
- Ryan Graves — Connor Clifton
- Stuart Skinner
- Arturs Silovs
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Jack St. Ivany, Kevin Hayes, Joona Koppanen
- Injured: Erik Karlsson (lower body), Caleb Jones (lower body), Filip Hallander (blood clot)
Seattle Kraken Lineup
- Kaapo Kakko — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Jaden Schwartz — Chandler Stephenson — Eeli Tolvanen
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Jared McCann
- Ryan Winterton — Ben Meyers — Frederick Gaudreau
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
- Joey Daccord
- Philipp Grubauer
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Tye Kartye, Josh Mahura, Cale Fleury
- Injured: Matt Murray (lower body)
Status Report
Neither team conducted a morning skate prior to the game. The Penguins’ Ryan Graves might make his return after being sidelined since December 14. He was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on January 13.
Erik Karlsson is traveling with the Penguins for their four-game road trip. He skated in a non-contact jersey during practice but is not likely to play in this game.
Joona Koppanen was also recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton prior to the game but is expected to sit out. Additionally, Rutger McGroarty has been activated from injured reserve after recovering from a concussion and is assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Kraken coach Lane Lambert hinted at possible lineup changes, although no specifics were released.
