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Barbashev scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

Barbashev has tallied in consecutive games after going 16 contests without a goal. The winger was back on the top line Saturday after a brief dip into the bottom six earlier in the week. Barbashev is now at 14 goals, 37 points, 81 shots on net, 87 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 54 appearances. He's a power winger, and with a spot alongside Jack Eichel, Barbashev is a reliable option for most fantasy formats.

Marner scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

Marner has two goals and an assist over his last two games. This was his first power-play point since Jan. 15 versus the Maple Leafs, and it tied the contest at 2-2, but the Golden Knights didn't solve Joey Daccord in the third period. Marner is now at 14 goals, 55 points (17 on the power play), 108 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 54 outings this season while filling a top-six role.

Schmid stopped 20 of 23 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

The Golden Knights dug out of an early 2-0 deficit, but Kaapo Kakko's goal early in the third period was the difference. Schmid has lost his last three outings, allowing 10 goals on 78 shots while going 0-2-1 in that span. For the season, he's at a 15-6-6 record with a 2.55 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 28 appearances. Adin Hill will get the nod for Sunday's game in Anaheim, and the Golden Knights' continued use of a goalie rotation suggests Schmid would be in line to start Wednesday at home in a favorable matchup versus the Canucks before heading to the Olympics as a member of Team Switzerland.

Stephenson recorded two assists, including one on the power play in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Stephenson made an early impact against his former team, helping out on goals by Eeli Tolvanen and Jared McCann in the first period. That's five helpers over the last four games for Stephenson, including a pair of power-play assists. For the season, the 31-year-old center is at 13 goals, 21 assists, 69 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating across 52 appearances in a top-six role.

Kakko scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Kakko found a loose puck after an Adam Larsson shot and put it away. That goal was the game-winner, Kakko's second such tally this season. The winger put up 12 points over 17 outings in January, and he's up to six goals, 20 points, 55 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-5 rating across 38 appearances. He's shaken off an injury-plagued start to the campaign and should be a productive part of Seattle's middle six for the remainder of the campaign.

Tolvanen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Tolvanen had been limited to just one assist over his previous five games. The Kraken have been getting contributions from other areas, but Tolvanen remains in a good spot on the team's second line and second power-play unit. He's up to 11 goals, 31 points, 96 shots on net, 135 hits, 58 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 53 appearances.

Lekkerimaki scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto.

It was Lekkerimaki's first goal since the season opener against Calgary on Oct. 9. He has two goals, one assist, 10 shots on net and eight hits through 11 NHL appearances this season. Lekkerimaki also has 10 goals and 16 points in 16 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

McCann scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

The goal was the 200th of McCann's career, 134 of which have come with the Kraken. This was his 698th regular-season game as well, so he's tentatively lined up to reach the 700-game mark in Los Angeles on Wednesday. McCann was a force in the Kraken's 10-5-2 run during January, accumulating 10 goals and 10 helpers over 17 appearances for the most productive month by any Kraken player in franchise history. That has him up to 16 goals, 29 points (11 on the power play), 72 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 30 contests this season.

Daccord stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Daccord came away with his third straight win in the Kraken's last four games. He has done well to secure more playing time for himself, but Philipp Grubauer has also put together a good January. Daccord improved to 15-12-5 with a 2.83 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 32 starts this season. Both goalies should get one more start before the Olympic break, as the Kraken face the Ducks on Tuesday and the Kings on Wednesday, with both games being on the road.

Willander scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto.

The young defender has four points, including two goals, in his last five games. Willander has remained productive despite the team's struggles. He has amassed four goals, 12 assists, 41 blocked shots and 39 shots in 43 outings during his rookie season.