Kraken head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after Seattle's 9-4 loss in Edmonton. Kraken forward Freddy Gaudreau speaks with the media after Seattle's loss against the Edmonton Oilers. Hear from forward Jared McCann after he scored the third goal for the Kraken on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers.

Just as soon as the Seattle Kraken got to full strength with the return of a key offensive weapon, they've lost another due to injury.

The Kraken surrendered nine goals, their most allowed this season, in a blowout loss in Edmonton on Thursday night. It was Seattle's fourth consecutive loss.

Matthew Beniers’ status is the biggest question ahead of tonight’s Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers matchup. With the young forward expected to play, Seattle gains a crucial boost as they face Edmonton’s star-powered lineup featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Jared McCann, who led the Seattle Kraken in points in each of their first four seasons, is back from injury ahead of Wednesday's game.

The Kraken have not beaten the Stars since May 13, 2023 -- a playoff game in Seattle: they have since lost 8 consecutive games to Dallas. But in this spot, Seattle is catching the Stars at the tail end of their first long road swing of the season, and a lofty shooting percentage over recent games may have bettors overestimating the Dallas offense.

Dallas defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok broke a tie with 5:44 left with his first goal of the season to help the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night.

It was the second consecutive defeat for the Wild following a 12-game point streak. Minnesota will look to bounce back when it wraps up a four-game trip Monday in Seattle against the struggling Kraken.