Rangers and Kraken Face Off: Projected Lineups and Game Preview
The New York Rangers and the Seattle Kraken are set to clash tonight, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. This game marks the final stop of a four-game road trip for the Rangers, while it is the third game of a five-game homestand for the Kraken.
Team Records and Standings
The Rangers enter the game with a record of 5-5-2 and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Kraken hold a 5-2-3 record, placing them eighth in the Western Conference.
Rangers' Outlook
The Rangers are coming off a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers, overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the third period. Prior to that, they secured a 2-0 win against the Vancouver Canucks. New York is aiming to extend their winning streak to three games, a feat they haven't accomplished since November 2024.
Coach Mike Sullivan has decided to stick with the same line combinations that rallied the team to victory against the Oilers.
The projected lineup for the Rangers is as follows:
- Forwards: Artemi Panarin -- J.T. Miller -- Mika Zibanejad / Will Cuylle -- Noah Laba -- Alexis Lafreniere / Conor Sheary -- Juuso Parssinen -- Taylor Raddysh / Adam Edstrom -- Sam Carrick -- Jonny Brodzinski
- Defense: Vladislav Gavrikov -- Adam Fox / Carson Soucy -- Will Borgen / Urho Vaakanainen -- Braden Schneider
- Goaltenders: Igor Shesterkin (Likely starter), Jonathan Quick
Brennan Othmann and Matthew Robertson are expected to be scratched, while Vincent Trocheck (upper body) and Matt Rempe (upper body) are injured.
Kraken's Outlook
The Seattle Kraken are looking to bounce back after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in their last game.
Kaapo Kakko is expected to make his season debut after recovering from a broken hand sustained during a preseason game. Ryan Lindgren will face his former team for the first time since being traded to the Colorado Avalanche last season and subsequently signing with the Kraken.
The projected lineup for the Kraken is as follows:
- Forwards: Berkly Catton -- Matty Beniers -- Jordan Eberle / Jaden Schwartz -- Chandler Stephenson -- Eeli Tolvanen / Kaapo Kakko -- Shane Wright -- Mason Marchment / Tye Kartye -- Ben Meyers -- Ryan Winterton
- Defense: Vince Dunn -- Adam Larsson / Ryan Lindgren -- Brandon Montour / Josh Mahura -- Jamie Oleksiak
- Goaltenders: Joey Daccord (Likely starter), Matt Murray
Philipp Grubauer, Cale Fleury, and Jani Nyman are expected to be scratched. Ryker Evans (upper body), Frederick Gaudreau (upper body), and Jared McCann (lower body) are injured.
Players to Watch
- New York Rangers: J.T. Miller, who scored his 15th overtime goal of his career in the previous game, tying him for the second-most by an American player in league history. Will Cuylle, who carries a three-game point streak into Saturday. Adam Fox is among New York's top contributors this season with nine points.
- Seattle Kraken: Jaden Schwartz, who has nine points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 10 games. Ryan Lindgren, who leads the team in penalty minutes.
Where to Watch
The game will be broadcast on KHN, KONG, and MSG. Streaming options include ESPN+ and Fubo (regional restrictions may apply).
