Thu Mar 20 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Kraken Aim for Back-to-Back Win Against Injury-Plagued Wild

**ST. PAUL, MN** – The Seattle Kraken look to break their back-to-back game losing streak against a struggling Minnesota Wild team hampered by key injuries. After a decisive 12-skater, 18-man effort victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, the Kraken head to St. Paul for a Wednesday night clash.

Seattle’s Tuesday win saw a balanced attack, with ten players scoring in the second period alone. Coach Dan Bylsma praised the team’s depth, stating the shared scoring load ensures a fresh lineup for the crucial matchup against the Wild. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer is expected to start for Seattle.

The Kraken face a Minnesota team battling significant injuries. Star forward Kirill Kaprizov (lower-body injury), center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower-body injury), and top-pair defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower-body injury) are all sidelined. While Matt Boldy poses a significant threat, the Wild have struggled offensively, scoring only nine goals in their last five games and holding a 4-5-1 record in their last ten.

Despite Seattle’s recent success, they’ve yet to win a second game in a back-to-back this season. The Kraken’s young stars, Matty Beniers and Shane Wright, are both closing in on 20 goals this season, adding to the team’s offensive firepower. With Eeli Tolvanen leading the team in goals (21), and other players such as Jared McCann and Jaden Schwartz also contributing significantly, the Kraken boast a deep and balanced attack. The game, airing on TNT at 6:30 p.m., will be a crucial test for Seattle as they aim to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

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