Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Tallies on power play
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Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Bjorkstrand's point streak is up to seven games (three goals, five assists) after he tallied in the first period. The 29-year-old winger has gotten on the scoresheet in 10 of 13 contests since he was a healthy scratch Nov. 5 versus the Avalanche. He's up to a total of seven goals, 16 points, 59 shots on net, 21 hits and a plus-3 rating over 26 appearances. Bjorkstrand's still filling a middle-six role at even strength, but he's productive enough currently to be worth a look in fantasy.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Riding five-game point streak
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Bjorkstrand posted an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.
Bjorkstrand has two goals and four assists during his five-game point streak. He got shuffled up to a line with Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz in this contest, with the trio combining for the Kraken's first goal. Bjorkstrand has 14 points, 55 shots, 20 hits and a plus-3 rating across 24 appearances, making him one of the team's steadiest scorers in 2024-25 despite Bjorkstrand's noticeable dip from the level that saw him rack up 59 points in 2023-24.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Pair of points in loss
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Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Sharks.
Bjorkstrand's multi-point effort was his first since Oct. 29. He has two goals and three assists during a four-game point streak. The winger is up to 13 points (two on the power play), 52 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-3 rating across 23 appearances. Bjorkstrand's third-line role isn't a concern on a team like the Kraken, as the ice time is spread fairly evenly around the lineup.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Scores in Wednesday's loss
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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
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Bjorkstand scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Nashville.
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
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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.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Healthy at training camp
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Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) practiced Thursday with the Kraken, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Bjorkstrand suffered an injury during Denmark's Olympic qualifying game versus Great Britain three weeks ago. Bjorkstrand hit the 20-goal mark for the third straight season in 2023-24, as well as the fifth time in the last six campaigns. Bjorkstrand was stellar on the power play as well last season, picking up 25 of his 59 points with the extra attacker.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Sustains injury with national team
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Bjorkstrand sustained an injury in Denmark's Olympic qualifying game versus Great Britain on Thursday, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.
Bjorkstrand's injury is not considered serious, but it's worth monitoring to see if he'll participate early in training camp with the Kraken. The winger had a career year in 2023-24 with 20 goals, 59 points and 186 shots on goal over 82 appearances. Bjorkstrand is slated to fill a third-line role again in 2024-25, though he should also receive plenty of power-play time after earning 25 of his points with the man advantage last year.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Caps career year with two apples
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Bjorkstrand logged two assists and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Wild.
Bjorkstrand matched his career-high 57 points April 9. He then endured a four-game point drought before picking up two helpers in the season finale. While it wasn't a 60-point campaign, it was still a solid year for the 29-year-old winger, who earned his first All-Star nod. Bjorkstrand posted 20 goals, 39 helpers, 186 shots on net, 67 hits and a minus-20 rating over 82 outings while also earning 25 power-play points. He is likely to remain a key part of the Kraken's offense in 2024-25.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Matches career high in points
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Bjorkstrand provided two assists, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Coyotes.
Bjorkstrand helped out on goals by Justin Schultz and Will Borgen in this contest. Over four games in April, Bjorkstrand has a goal and six helpers. That surge gave him 57 points on the season, matching his career high from 2021-22. The winger has added 179 shots on net, 66 hits and a minus-19 rating through 77 appearances.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Registers pair of assists
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Bjorkstrand notched two assists, three shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.
Bjorkstrand has five points over three outings in April, matching his contributions from the previous 10 contests combined. The 28-year-old winger is making the most of his time on the top line. For the season, he's at 20 goals, 35 assists, 178 shots on net, 65 hits and a minus-21 rating through 76 games. Bjorkstrand needs three more points to achieve a career year.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Adds power-play helper
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Bjorkstrand notched a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
Bjorkstrand has four points over his last five contests. He continues to provide steady offense, and he's been rewarded with top-six minutes lately. The winger has 20 goals, 33 helpers, 23 power-play points, 175 shots on net, 65 hits and a minus-22 rating over 75 outings this season.
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Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Secures 20-goal campaign
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Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
The Kraken's top line was cooking to begin the game -- Bjorkstrand set up Matty Beniers' goal 29 seconds in before scoring one of his own midway through the first period. That goal was Bjorkstrand's 20th of the year, making this the fifth season in the last six years he's reached that mark. The winger has added 32 helpers, 175 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-22 rating over 74 appearances. He had gone 24 games without a multi-point effort prior to Monday, picking up a modest 10 points in that span.
