Golden Knights vs. Kraken: Projected Lineups for October 11, 2025

As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to face off against the Seattle Kraken on October 11, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena, here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams.

Vegas Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are coming off a 4-3 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks and are expected to maintain the same lineup.

Here’s the projected lineup: * Forwards: * Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel - Mitch Marner * Reilly Smith - William Karlsson - Mark Stone * Brandon Saad - Tomas Hertl - Pavel Dorofeyev * Brett Howden - Colton Sissons - Keegan Kolesar * Defense: * Brayden McNabb - Shea Theodore * Noah Hanifin - Zach Whitecloud * Jeremy Lauzon - Kaedan Korczak * Goalies: * Adin Hill (likely starter) * Akira Schmid

Alexander Holtz, Ben Hutton, and Cole Reinhardt are expected to be scratched. There are currently no injured players reported for the Golden Knights. Adin Hill is set to make his second start of the season, following Schmid's performance against San Jose.

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are looking to build on their season-opening victory against the Anaheim Ducks.

Here’s the projected lineup: * Forwards: * Jared McCann - Matty Beniers - Jordan Eberle * Jaden Schwartz - Shane Wright - Eeli Tolvanen * Mason Marchment - Chandler Stephenson - Ryan Winterton * Tye Kartye - Frederick Gaudreau - Jani Nyman * Defense: * Vince Dunn - Adam Larsson * Ryan Lindgren - Brandon Montour * Josh Mahura - Jamie Oleksiak * Goalies: * Joey Daccord (likely starter) * Matt Murray

Berkly Catton and Cale Fleury are expected to be scratched. Ryker Evans is out with an upper-body injury, and Kaapo Kakko is sidelined with a hand injury. Brandon Montour is expected to play after missing a practice for maintenance.

Players to Watch

• Vegas Golden Knights: Jack Eichel leads the Golden Knights with six points (2 goals, 4 assists) in two games this season. Eichel had five assists in two games against the Kraken last year. William Karlsson has two goals in three games against Seattle last year.
• Seattle Kraken: Jaden Schwartz had 16 goals against the Pacific Division last season and one goal in three games versus the Golden Knights. Jared McCann scored in the Kraken's 3-1 victory over the Ducks.

Additional Information

The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on KHN, SCRIPPS, and KONG.

Some betting previews favor the Golden Knights to win. A same game parlay includes the Golden Knights winning in 60 minutes with Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl scoring.