Oleksiak scored a goal on his lone shot during a 3-2 loss to the visiting Flames on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak produced his first point in 10 appearances, giving the Kraken a 2-1, second-period advantage following a wrist shot from the left face-off circle. The 30-year-old defenseman had been goalless since he scored against the Sharks on Nov. 23. Appearing in his 26th game, Oleksiak collected his fifth tally, one shy of matching the career-best total he established in 56 outings with the 2020-21 Stars.

Oleksiak was suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head on Washington's Alexander Alexeyev on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak was given a match penalty at the 9:48 mark of the second period on the play. He will be eligible to return Dec. 18 versus Winnipeg. Oleksiak has contributed four goals, seven points, 13 shots on net, 38 blocks and 52 hits in 22 games this season.

Oleksiak will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday for his illegal hit to the head on Washington's Alexander Alexeyev.

EDGE Analysis

The incident occurred midway through the second period and resulted in a match penalty for Oleksiak. Alexeyev was taken off the ice and was unable to return. Olekisak, who has four goals and seven points in 22 games, could be in line for a suspension.

Oleksiak produced an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak waltzed through the neutral zone and got deep before passing back to Andre Burakovsky for the go-ahead goal in the second period. With a goal and an assist in two games since returning from a lower-body injury, Oleksiak is making an impact from the blue line. His offense isn't his primary calling card, but he's picked up seven points in 16 appearances this year. The 29-year-old has added a plus-2 rating, 41 hits, 29 blocked shots and 10 shots on net.

Oleksiak scored a goal and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak missed four games with a lower-body injury, but he was able to handle his usual second-pairing role with no trouble Wednesday. He also celebrated his return with a second-period tally. The big defenseman has four goals, two assists, 40 hits, 29 blocked shots, 16 PIM and an even plus-minus rating in 15 contests overall -- he'll typically add more physicality than offense.

Oleksiak (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak appears to be ready to return to the lineup Wednesday night against San Jose after sitting out four games. He has recorded three goals, two assists eight shots on net, 27 blocks and 40 hits in 14 appearances this season.

Oleksiak (lower body) could return to acton Wednesday versus San Jose, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak is still on injured reserve, but it sounds like he could be activated prior to puck drop against the Sharks. It wouldn't be surprising to see Oleksiak's status versus San Jose boil down to a game-time decision.

Oleksiak (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Thursday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak will need to be cleared for contact before he rejoins the lineup, and it's unclear how long that will take. This was his first time back on the ice since suffering a lower-body injury versus the Predators on Nov. 8. Oleksiak's spot in the lineup will likely continue to be filled by either Cale Fleury or Gustav Olofsson until he can return.

Oleksiak (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak will now be required to miss at least a week after sustaining an injury Tuesday versus the Predators. With the Kraken's light upcoming schedule, he could be back as soon as next Thursday versus the Rangers. Cale Fleury is expected to join the lineup in place of Oleksiak.

Oleksiak (lower body) will miss Friday's game against Minnesota, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak missed the third period of Tuesday's 5-1 win against Nashville because of the injury. He has three goals and five points in 14 games while averaging 18:33 of ice time. With Oleksiak unavailable, Cale Fleury is expected to make his season debut.