Oleksiak recorded an assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. Oleksiak has earned five points over his last 10 contests. The 32-year-old doesn't add much offense, but he's been a stalwart in the Kraken's lineup even with a demotion to the third pairing in recent weeks.

Jamie Oleksiak looks like an attractive trade target for a potential playoff team. But the Kraken clearly appreciate what he’s done and continues to do.

Vince Dunn scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, and Eeli Tolvanen and Matty Beniers both scored in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday.

Goalies such as Seattle's Joey Daccord can help generate offense and also reduce the physical burden of their defensemen.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. His status is uncertain after missing Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury.

Power play goal for Pittsburgh! Scored by Michael Bunting with 14:28 remaining in the 2nd period. Assisted by Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell. Anaheim: 2 Pittsburgh: 1 #PITvsANA #FlyTogether #LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/j5k7rWikvW

The Buffalo Sabres started their four-game Western road swing inauspiciously, struggling with a questionable effort in a 6-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday. This was the second time Buffalo had lost to Seattle this month.

In Tuesday’s “First Call,” trade talks around Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin have been short and sweet. Also, a former Tomlin assistant coach may get a promotion. It was a busy night for a number of ex-Penguins.

Michigan State is no longer the No. 1-ranked NCAA men's hockey team in the country. The Spartans (19-3-2) dropped to No. 2 in the USCHO.com rankings, released on Monday. Boston College (16-4-1) moved ahead of Michigan State with a 3-1 win over Harvard and a series sweep over Providence by scores of 3-0 and 4-1.

Seattle has a 7-1 record all-time against the Sabres and has outscored them, 40-24. And remember, this is a fourth-year franchise that has only made the playoffs once and isn't likely to get there this year either.

SEATTLE (AP) — Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period ... LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and Pittsburgh defeated Los Angeles, snapping the Kings’ nine-game home win streak.

A new report coming out of Pittsburgh has signaled a complete fire sale for the Penguins and Leafs GM Brad Treliving should look to acquire a huge defenseman.