Kartye will sit for just the fourth time this season when the Kraken travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins. John Hayden will draw into the lineup in his place.
Hayden will make just his second appearance of the season, and his first since November 5th. Tye Kartye will sit in his place.
The struggling Kraken, losers of five of their last six, will turn to Daccord between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Daccord was excellent in his previous start, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old netminder has been reliable most of the season for Seattle, posting a 2.49 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 outings (13-9-2). Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh team amid a two-game losing skid.
The struggling Kraken, losers of five of their last six, will likely turn to Daccord between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Daccord was excellent in his previous start, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old netminder has been reliable most of the season for Seattle, posting a 2.49 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 outings (13-9-2). Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh team amid a two-game losing skid.
Seattle acquired Sprong via a trade with the Vancouver Canucks in November and has been placed on waivers only two months later. The 27-year-old Sprong has been in and out of the lineup all season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) while being limited to 10 games with Seattle. He will report to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
Hayden has 37 points (17G / 20A) in 250 career NHL games but has played only once this season. The 29-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 18 points (7G / 11A) in 30 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
Seattle acquired Sprong via a trade with the Vancouver Canucks in November and has been placed on waivers only two months later. The 27-year-old Sprong has been in and out of the lineup all season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) while being limited to 10 games with Seattle.
Stephens played nine games with Seattle earlier this season, scoring one point (0G / 1A), but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL), where he has eight points (4G / 4A) in 18 games. The 27-year-old forward has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 104 career NHL games.
Fleury has frequently been with Seattle as an extra defenseman this season but has only drawn into the lineup twice. The 26-year-old has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 14 points (5G / 9A) in 19 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
With Joey Daccord (upper body) activated from Injured Reserve, Setzka has been reassigned to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL). The 28-year-old Stezka exclusively served as the backup to Philipp Grubauer while with Seattle. He has a 2.94 GAA and .906 SV% in 18 games (6-9-3) with Coachella Valley in the AHL.
Daccord has been activated from Injured Reserve and Ales Stezka has been reassigned to Coachella Valley (AHL), indicating that Daccord will likely return to the crease shortly. Daccord has not played since December 22nd and had lost four straight outings (0-3-1) despite having a strong 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.51 GAA and .912 SV% in 23 games (12-9-2).
With Joey Daccord (upper body) still sidelined, Seattle will roll with Grubauer between the pipes for a fifth straight game. Grubauer has been serviceable in Daccord's absence, posting a .886 SV% in four contests (2-1-1). He has a 3.47 GAA and .879 SV% in 17 games this season (5-11-1). Seattle enters Monday's contest as +208 home underdogs against a New Jersey Devils squad amid a four-game losing skid (0-4-0).
Larsson exited Seattle's previous game due to an undisclosed injury after only playing 12:03 time-on-ice but will return to action on Monday against his former club, the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Larson has been a stabilizing force on Seattle's blue line this season, averaging 20:38 time-on-ice and recording seven points (1G / 6A), 83 blocks, and 55 hits in 40 games.
With Joey Daccord (upper body) still sidelined, Seattle will roll with Grubauer between the pipes for a fifth straight game. Grubauer has been serviceable in Daccord's absence, posting a .886 SV% in four contests (2-1-1). He has a 3.47 GAA and .879 SV% in 17 games this season (5-11-1). Seattle enters Monday's contest as +208 home underdogs against a New Jersey Devils squad amid a four-game losing skid (0-4-0).
Gourde's move to IR is retroactive to January 4th, meaning he's eligible to return as soon as Saturday's game in Buffalo. The Kraken also moved Joey Daccord to IR and recalled Gustav Olofsson and Cale Fleury from the AHL to take their roster spots.
