Projected Lineups for Kraken vs. Blues Matchup
The upcoming matchup between the Seattle Kraken and the St. Louis Blues is generating excitement among fans. Scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, this game will take place at the Blues’ home arena. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
Projected Lineups for Kraken vs. Blues Matchup
Seattle Kraken Projected Lineup
- Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Berkly Catton — Chandler Stephenson — Eeli Tolvanen
- Jaden Schwartz — Shane Wright — Frederick Gaudreau
- Ryan Winterton — Ben Meyers — Jacob Melanson
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Jamie Oleksiak — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Ryan Lindgren
- Philipp Grubauer (starting) — Joey Daccord
Scratch List: Kappo Kaako, Josh Mahura, Cale Fleury
Injured: Matt Murray (lower body)
St. Louis Blues Projected Lineup
- Brayden Schenn — Dalibor Dvorsky — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Pavel Buchnevich — Jordan Kyrou
- Dylan Holloway — Pius Suter — Jonatan Berggren
- Alexey Toropchenko — Jack Finley — Nathan Walker
- Philip Broberg — Colton Parayko
- Tyler Tucker — Justin Faulk
- Cam Fowler — Logan Mailloux
- Joel Hofer (starting) — Jordan Binnington
Scratch List: Robby Fabbri, Mathieu Joseph, Matthew Kessel
Injured: Robert Thomas (lower body), Oskar Sundqvist (upper body)
Status Report
The Kraken did not conduct a morning skate following a 4-1 loss against the Dallas Stars. Philipp Grubauer is expected to start after Joey Daccord made 28 saves in the previous game. Notably, Ryan Lindgren is questionable due to an upper-body injury sustained last game.
For the Blues, Colton Parayko returns to the lineup after representing Canada at the Olympics. Jordan Binnington, also a participant, will back up Hofer. Robert Thomas is away for personal reasons but is anticipated to rejoin the team soon. Brayden Schenn returns despite missing practice due to illness, while Dylan Holloway is set to make his comeback after a long-term injury, missing 23 out of the last 24 games.
This highly anticipated game not only marks a crucial point in the season for both teams, but it also highlights players who will be key in determining the outcome. Fans can look forward to a thrilling match-up filled with competitive spirit and skilled play.
