Sharks at Kraken Game 14: Lines, Game Thread, and How to Watch
Following a strong start to the season, the Seattle Kraken have positioned themselves among the best teams in the Pacific Division. With 16 points, Seattle currently stands third in the division, just one point behind both the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights, who each sit at 17 points.
The Kraken hold a 6-2-4 record and an even goal differential, having scored 33 goals while conceding 33. Jordan Eberle and Jaden Schwartz share the team’s scoring lead with 10 points each, while Eberle tops the roster in goals with five.
Between the Pipes
Goaltender Joey Daccord has carried most of the workload and earned all six of Seattle’s victories. He enters the game with a goals-against average of 2.53 and a .910 save percentage. Philipp Grubauer has started twice this season, and Matt Murray has one start. Murray is expected to back up Daccord tonight.
San Jose Sharks Lineup Notes
The Sharks will be missing William Eklund, who did not travel with the team. However, Adam Gaudette and Ryan Reaves are available for the trip, with Gaudette recently activated from injured reserve. Defenseman Nick Leddy is also part of the traveling roster.
According to Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group, forward Michael Misa is a game-time decision after leaving practice early.
This uncertainty could lead to last-minute changes in the Sharks’ lines depending on Misa’s condition before puck drop.
Predicted Lines
- Seattle relies on Daccord’s consistency in net and balanced offensive production from Eberle and Schwartz.
- San Jose may need to adjust forward pairings depending on Misa’s availability.
Author’s summary: Seattle enters this matchup as a confident contender in the Pacific, while the Sharks face lineup doubts due to lingering injuries and last-minute decisions.