Kraken and Senators Prepare for Tonight's Matchup: Projected Lineups and Game Preview

The Seattle Kraken (2-0-1) are set to face off against the Ottawa Senators (1-3-0) tonight at the Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 PM EST. Both teams are coming into this game with different momentum, as the Kraken look to continue their strong start to the season, while the Senators aim to break their current losing streak.

Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams:

Seattle Kraken:

• Forwards:
  • Jared McCann - Matty Beniers - Jordan Eberle
  • Jaden Schwartz - Chandler Stephenson - Eeli Tolvanen
  • Mason Marchment - Shane Wright - Ryan Winterton
  • Tye Kartye - Frederick Gaudreau - Jani Nyman
• Defense:
  • Vince Dunn - Adam Larsson
  • Ryan Lindgren - Brandon Montour
  • Josh Mahura - Jamie Oleksiak
• Goalies:
  • Philipp Grubauer (Likely starter)
  • Joey Daccord

Ottawa Senators:

• Forwards:
  • Michael Amadio - Tim Stutzle - Fabian Zetterlund
  • Ridly Greig - Shane Pinto - Claude Giroux
  • David Perron - Dylan Cozens - Drake Batherson
  • Nick Cousins - Lars Eller - Arthur Kaliyev
• Defense:
  • Jake Sanderson - Artem Zub
  • Thomas Chabot - Nick Jensen
  • Tyler Kleven - Jordan Spence
• Goalies:
  • Linus Ullmark
  • Leevi Merilainen

Team News and Notes:

• Seattle Kraken: The Kraken have played two consecutive overtime games, losing their most recent one to the Montreal Canadiens 5-4. Both of their wins this season have been at home. Philipp Grubauer is expected to make his season debut in goal tonight. Chandler Stephenson has been moved to the second line during practice, with Shane Wright shifting down to the third. Key injuries for the Kraken include Ryker Evans (upper body) and Kaapo Kakko (hand). Jared McCann currently leads the Kraken with three goals.
• Ottawa Senators: The Senators are currently on a three-game losing streak, including a recent 8-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Arthur Kaliyev was recalled from the Belleville of the American Hockey League and may make his Senators debut tonight. The Senators will be without Brady Tkachuk, who is out with a hand injury. Shane Pinto leads the Senators with five goals. Tim Stutzle scored his first goal of the season in their previous game.

Players to Watch:

• Seattle Kraken: Jared McCann, who has three goals in the first three games. Brandon Montour and Joshua Mahura are both plus-2.
• Ottawa Senators: Shane Pinto, who leads the team with five goals. Tim Stutzle, after scoring his first goal of the season.

Puck Drop

The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST and will be broadcast on ESPN+, KHN, and KONG.