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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Scores in Wednesday's loss
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.Bjorkstrand has a goal and two assists during his active three-game point streak. The winger's goal in the second period briefly tied the game at 2-2, but Alex Killorn quickly retook the lead for the Ducks. Bjorkstrand is up to five goals, 11 points, 50 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-4 rating over 22 outings this season. He should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Assists in consecutive contests
Oliver Bjorkstrand posted an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.Bjorkstrand has a helper in each of the last two games, and he's earned five points over his last eight outings. The 29-year-old winger continues to see middle-six minutes, though his 11:43 of ice time Monday was his second-lowest mark of the season. He's up to 10 points, 46 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating through 21 appearances. Head coach Dan Bylsma hasn't been afraid to single out a player to send a message to the team, so Bjorkstrand will need to keep his effort level up to avoid another scratch.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Earns helper in loss
Oliver Bjorkstrand notched an assist in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.Bjorkstrand snapped a three-game slump with the helper. The winger is back on the third line after seeing more ice time in mid-November. He's produced nine points, 43 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-2 rating through 20 outings this season. Few Seattle Kraken forwards produce offense at an elite rate, so Bjorkstrand will need to be steadier to be an option for most fantasy managers.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Generates assist
Oliver Bjorkstrand produced an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.Bjorkstrand has a goal and two assists over three games since he was a healthy scratch Nov. 5. The 29-year-old winger is finding more consistency while maintaining a middle-six role, though he could be a candidate for the top line if Jordan Eberle (lower body) misses time after exiting Thursday's game. Bjorkstrand is at eight points, 39 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-3 rating across 16 outings this season.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Pockets helper in win
Oliver Bjorkstrand notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.Bjorkstrand has a point in each of the last two games after he sat out as a healthy scratch last Tuesday against the Avalanche. The 29-year-old winger was able to get on the scoresheet against his former team in this game, setting up a Will Borgen tally in the second period. Bjorkstrand is up to seven points, 38 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating through 15 appearances in a middle-six role.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Responds well to scratch
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.Bjorkstrand was scratched Tuesday in Colorado, though it was more a message for the whole team from head coach Dan Bylsma. Nonetheless, Bjorkstrand took it to heart. His pressure led to an awkward poke check by Adin Hill, which bounced off Bjorkstrand and in for the Seattle Kraken's third goal. The winger is up to four tallies, two assists, 35 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-2 rating through 14 appearances. The 29-year-old is likely to fill a middle-six role for much of the campaign.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Two-pointer in win
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots, recorded a power-play assist and delivered one hit in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Canadiens.A rough first period for Montreal got worse when the Seattle Kraken capitalized on Arber Xhekaj's giveaway behind his own net. Jaden Schwartz accepted the gift and fed a wide-open Bjorkstrand for his third tally of the season. The two-point night halted a four-game pointless streak for the winger. The assist was his first power-play point of the season after pacing Seattle with 25 points while on the man-advantage unit in 2023-24.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Pads lead with goal
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.The Flyers attempted a comeback in the third period, but Bjorkstrand's goal took the wind out of their sails. The 29-year-old winger had a quiet start to the season, but he's earned three points over his last two outings. He's added 14 shots on net, five hits and a plus-1 rating over five games. Bjorkstrand is expected to fill a middle-six role for much of the season.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: One and one Tuesday
Bjorkstand scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Nashville.Oliver Bjorkstrand was set up on a two-on-one by Chandler Stephenson in the first period before the former registered the primary assist on Jaden Schwartz's third-period tally that stood as the game-winner. Bjorkstrand is up to two points through four games while averaging 14:14 of ice time. The 29-year-old right-shot winger is skating on the third line with Stephenson and Schwartz and seeing time on the second power-play unit to start the 2024-25 campaign.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Collects two assists
Oliver Bjorkstrand notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 preseason win over the Oilers.Bjorkstrand set up goals by Shane Wright and Jaden Schwartz in the contest. In 2023-24, Bjorkstrand set career highs with 39 assists, 59 points and 25 power-play points in 82 games. The playmaking winger is likely to fill a middle-six role at even strength while also featuring on the power play to begin 2024-25.