NHL Player News

Kakko scored a goal in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Kakko hadn't scored since the Kraken's season opener. The 25-year-old winger has made up for it with some playmaking -- he has a goal and three helpers during a three-game point streak. Overall, he has two tallies, four assists, five shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over six appearances. Kakko's third-line usage isn't great, but he's been consistent to start the campaign.

McCann scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

McCann is on a four-game point streak (two goals, two assists). The 30-year-old forward has a total of seven points, 17 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over six contests this season. With steady top-six minutes, McCann will should continue to offer upside on offense. He had reached the 60-point mark in three straight seasons before injuries limited him to 40 points in 52 regular-season outings in 2025-26.

Eberle scored a goal on six shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Eberle's opening point streak ended at four games when he was held scoreless Friday in Detroit. He bounced back with a goal Sunday, his third of the campaign. The 36-year-old winger continues to be steady on offense in a top-six role with three goals, two assists, 14 shots on net, seven hits, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over six outings. Eberle's hot start on offense should put him on the radar for fantasy managers.

Winterton scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

This was Winterton's second multi-point effort in a row. The 23-year-old forward has a total of five points (one goal, four assists) with nine shots on net, six blocked shots, three hits, seven PIM and a plus-4 rating over six appearances this season. Winterton looks to have a solid place on the Kraken's fourth line, which has found success early in the campaign.

Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

The Kraken are getting good performances out of their fourth line early in the season. Gaudreau is up to four goals, one assist, nine shots on net, five blocked shots, four hits and a plus-3 rating over six contests. Gaudreau has earned four of those points over the last two games. He's a depth option at best in fantasy, but he's at least on the radar while he's scoring.

Daccord stopped 33 of 36 shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Daccord has earned three wins from his four starts this season, though he was pulled in his lone loss. This was a strong performance against a tough opponent. Daccord has allowed a total of 10 goals on 115 shots so far, providing quality goaltending for a Kraken team that has overachieved. Seattle's road trip continues with a visit to Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Trineyev scored twice in AHL Hershey's 6-1 win over Texas on Sunday.

Trineyev has three goals over four games to begin the season. The Capitals have a strong NHL group of forwards and a number of prospects in the AHL as well, so he'll need to be at his best to stand out. He earned 45 points in 62 regular-season games last year as well as making two appearances with the big club in a bottom-six role.

Smallman scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hershey's 6-1 win over Texas on Sunday.

Smallman is up to four points, 10 shots and 10 PIM over four games this season. The 30-year-old forward is likely to fill an organizational depth role this season. He probably won't see a call-up to the Capitals, as he has yet to make his NHL debut.

Hameenaho scored twice and added an assist in AHL Utica's 4-2 win over Belleville on Sunday.

Hameenaho has yet to get his NHL season debut, but he's played well in the AHL. He's at five points, six shots on net and a plus-2 rating over three games for the Comets this season. The Devils have no obvious holes in their forward group yet, but Hameenaho should be on the short list for a call-up if injuries get out of hand later in the season.

McGroarty scored twice and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-2 win over Providence on Sunday.

McGroarty has earned two goals, three assists and 21 shots on net over four contests to start the season. The 22-year-old winger made the Penguins' Opening Night roster before a quick demotion to the AHL. If he continues to display his skills as he did Sunday, it won't take him long to get another look in Pittsburgh.