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Kraken Welcome Montour Back to Fortress Climate Pledge, Aim to Silence Oilers’ Power Play

SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Kraken return to Climate Pledge Arena tonight, riding a wave of momentum and looking to extend their home-ice winning streak to three games against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. The atmosphere promises to be electric, with fans eager to welcome defenseman Brandon Montour back to the lineup after a four-game absence. Montour was visibly emotional at Saturday’s morning skate, sharing his grief over the loss of his brother, Cameron, to ALS after a four-year battle.

“It’s going to be a special night for Brandon, and we know the fans will give him a hero’s welcome,” said Coach Lane Lambert. “He’s a huge part of this team, both on and off the ice.”

However, the Kraken will be without forward Jared McCann, who has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Lambert described the move as a way to manage the active roster, emphasizing that McCann is still considered “day-to-day.” In positive injury news, Forward Kaapo Kakko skated with the team Saturday morning and is officially “day to day.”

Coach Lambert continues to praise Jaden Swartz for his stellar play and work ethic, along with the work ethic of Shane Wright.

Kraken Penalty Kill Faces Elite Test

The Kraken’s penalty kill, despite not boasting gaudy statistics, has drawn high praise from Lambert. He emphasized that the units are performing at an elite level, limiting opponents’ scoring chances effectively. Analytical data supports Lambert’s assessment.

“The statistics don’t tell the whole story,” Lambert explained. “We’re focused on limiting high-quality chances, and our penalty killers have been doing a great job of that. Expected goals against is the way to tell the tale.”

Hockey analytics expert Alison Lukan highlighted the significant improvement in the Kraken’s shorthanded play, noting a substantial decrease in expected goals against per 60 minutes compared to last season, according to Evolving-hockey.com.

Tonight, the Kraken penalty kill faces a stern test against an Edmonton Oilers team known for its potent power play, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Oilers’ Coach Kris Knoblauch will be spreading the two elite players on different lines to provide more depth.

Wright Trending Upward

Forward Shane Wright is trending upward after producing two goals and three assists, and will be looking to add more goals tonight against a tough Edmonton team.

The puck drops at Climate Pledge Arena at [Insert Game Time Here].

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