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.