The Edmonton Oilers take on the Seattle Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 10 p.m. EST.
The Oilers (23-12-2) come into this game off the back of a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks less than 24 hours ago. Meanwhile, the Kraken (17-19-3) saw their two-game winning run come to an end at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks at home in what was a delightful matchup for the neutrals.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken game info
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 4
- Time: 10 p.m. EST
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
- TV Broadcast: SN, CBC, KHN, KING 5, KONG
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers look to be back in the saddle as they have won their last two games and aim to make it three consecutive wins on Saturday. Edmonton has managed to defeat the Utah Hockey Club and now the Ducks and is set to face the wounded Kraken in hopes of continuing its winning run.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane remains on the sidelines for the Oilers as the return date for the winger edges closer with the weeks passing by.
Seattle Kraken game preview
The Kraken looked to be on the rise with their back-to-back wins, but their latest shootout defeat against the Canucks must be hard after playing three good games on the bounce. Seattle now looks to the Oilers in hopes of regaining its form and benefiting from its home advantage tonight.
Seattle Kraken injuries
Joey Daccord and Jordan Eberle are currently injured for the Kraken. Goaltender Daccord is likely to be the first among the pair to return to the ice.
Oilers and Kraken key players
It continues to be the Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid show for the Oilers, as the pair have scored 110+ points already this season. Impressive performances from Darnell Nurse have proved vital in their most recent win, and he would be raring to go back out on the ice tonight.
Winger Jared McCann has been pivotal for the Kraken this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 15 assists. Oliver Bjorkstrand closely follows him with 26 points in the first 38 games of this campaign.