The Seattle Kraken will visit the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center on Thursday, February 26, with puck drop scheduled for 8:00 pm EST. This NHL contest features the Kraken (27-21-9) facing off against the Blues (20-28-9), highlighting a crucial moment as both teams return from the Olympic break. Fans can watch the game on KONG, KHN, Prime, or FDSNMW broadcasts, while radio coverage is available on 93.3 KJR and 101 ESPN.
Seattle Kraken’s Recent Form and Team Update
Coming back from the Olympic pause, the Seattle Kraken struggled to regain momentum, falling 4-1 to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Before the break, the Kraken had been performing well, winning four out of their last five games. Injuries are a factor for Seattle, with defenseman Ryan Lindgren day-to-day and left wing Max McCormick sidelined.
St. Louis Blues’ Status Following the Olympic Hiatus
The Blues return after a significant Olympic period that saw five of their players compete internationally. Despite this, St. Louis entered the break in a difficult form, having lost two consecutive games and enduring a challenging five-game losing streak earlier. The current roster faces some setbacks due to injuries, including center Robert Thomas on injured reserve, Oskar Sundqvist listed day-to-day, and Dylan Holloway also on injured reserve.
Projected Lineups for Seattle and St. Louis
Seattle’s forward lines are expected to feature McCann, Beniers, and Eberle on the top line, along with Tolvanen, Stephenson, and Gaudreau, while defense pairs include Dunn-Larsson and Oleksiak-Montour. In goal, the Kraken have Daccord and Grubauer splitting duties.
On the Blues’ side, projected forwards include Holloway, Dvorsky, and Snuggerud leading the first line, alongside Neighbours, Buchnevich, and Kyrou. The defensive unit features Tucker-Faulk, Broberg-Mailloux, and Fowler-Kessel, with goaltenders Hofer and Romanov ready to take the net.
Key Players to Monitor in Tonight’s Contest
For Seattle, Ryker Evans was the lone scorer in their recent loss and will be a player to watch. On the Blues’ side, rookie Dalibor Dvorsky stands out for breaking the Olympic record for most points by an NHL rookie with six, surpassing the previous mark set by Alexander Ovechkin. His Olympic performance could add a spark to St. Louis’ efforts moving forward.
Injuries Affecting Both Teams
The Kraken list defenseman Ryan Lindgren as day-to-day and have confirmation that forward Max McCormick is out. St. Louis contends with some key absences as well: center Robert Thomas remains on injured reserve; Oskar Sundqvist is day-to-day; and Dylan Holloway continues on injured reserve.
Upcoming Opponents Following This Meeting
Both teams have quick turnarounds after this game. Seattle faces the Vancouver Canucks on February 28, while St. Louis will play against the New Jersey Devils the same evening. These upcoming matches will be important for each team as they try to improve their standing and momentum in the NHL season.
