Oleksiak (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak was banged up Monday versus the Sabres, but it appears he'll be able to tough it out. He remains in a second-pairing role alongside Will Borgen.

Oleksiak is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is consequently a game-time decision versus Vegas on Thursday, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak has two goals, 10 points, 98 hits and 150 blocks in 67 contests this season. He was limited to 9:49 of ice time in Seattle's 6-2 loss to Buffalo on Monday. If Oleksiak can't play against the Golden Knights, then Cale Fleury might make his NHL season debut.

Oleksiak notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak ended a six-game drought with a helper on Jared McCann's shorthanded goal in the second period. The 31-year-old Oleksiak is up to 10 points with 87 shots on net, 141 blocked shots, 95 hits, 33 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 62 outings. He remains a defensive stalwart on the second pairing, but his scoring upside is arguably at its lowest point in years.

Oleksiak posted an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak's offense finally showed up after a 33-game point drought. His last contribution was Nov. 22 in a two-assist game versus the Sharks. The 31-year-old defenseman is usually good for a couple of small surges during the season, but he's been almost exclusively a defensive presence in 2023-24. Oleksiak has nine points, 80 shots on net, 75 hits, 127 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 55 appearances.

Oleksiak has gone 26 games without a point.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak's last scoring contribution was a goal versus the Lightning on Dec. 9. Since then, he's racked up 55 blocked shots, 29 hits, 44 shots on goal and a plus-4 rating over 26 scoreless outings. The 31-year-old defenseman is still playing strong defense in a shutdown role, so he's at little risk of losing his place in the lineup. He's at a mere eight points with 79 shots on net, 72 hits and 125 blocked shots through 54 games this season.

Oleksiak's point drought extended to 14 games in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Five Kraken skaters failed to get on the scoresheet Saturday, but two of them were hurt. Oleksiak's role as a shutdown defenseman limits his chances on offense, but it's still a bit odd he hasn't gotten involved in the scoring while the team is in one of it's best runs of the campaign. Oleksiak has eight points, 49 shots on net, 101 blocked shots, 47 hits and a plus-10 rating through 42 appearances.

Oleksiak scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak snapped a six-game point drought with the tally. The defenseman has done alright in a second-pairing role this season, posting two goals, six assists, 35 shots on net, 33 hits, 70 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. Oleksiak's physical play is his top trait, and it's unlikely he comes anywhere near the career-high nine goals he potted across 75 outings a year ago.

Oleksiak notched two assists, blocked two shots and went plus-4 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak put up his first multi-point effort of the season, assisting on the Kraken's first and last goals of the game. The defenseman has four points over his last five contests, which constitutes a warm stretch given his usual stay-at-home style of play. The 30-year-old is up to one goal, six helpers, 24 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 27 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 21 outings.

Oleksiak scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked four shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak made a defensive stop, then worked up the ice and converted on a Matty Beniers pass at 5:43 of the second period to tie the game at 1-1. With four points over his last seven games, Oleksiak is a bit warm on offense. He's up to five points, 22 shots on net, 53 blocks, 26 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 19 outings overall. He'll have brief bursts of offense throughout the year, but he's mainly a defensive presence on the Kraken's second pairing.

Oleksiak posted an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak has earned three assists over the last five games, though that's about the peak of his scoring potential. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to four helpers, 44 blocked shots, 23 hits, 18 shots on net, 13 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 17 contests overall. He continues to operate in a shutdown role on the second defensive pairing.