Head coach Dave Hakstol said Oleksiak (undisclosed) was unavailable for the third period of Tuesday's win over the Predators, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak took a hit in the second period, though it's unclear if that led to his absence in the third. The 29-year-old has been a key part of the Kraken's defense, and he's added five points in 14 contests this season. More information on his status should be available prior to Friday's game versus the Wild.

Oleksiak scored a goal and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak has picked up all five of his points this year (three goals, two assists) in the last seven games. He doubled the Kraken's lead to 2-0 in the second period of Thursday's win. The large defenseman has added 35 hits, 23 blocked shots, 16 PIM, eight shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 12 outings.

Oleksiak notched an assist, two hits and five PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak fought Nikita Zadorov in a heavyweight bout in the first period. In the second, Oleksiak set up Morgan Geekie on an odd-man rush for the game-tying goal. All four of Oleksiak's points this year have come in the last six games. The veteran defenseman has added 34 hits, 20 blocked shots, 16 PIM, seven shots on net and a minus-3 rating in 11 appearances.

Oleksiak scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak's offense has come alive recently -- he's scored in consecutive games, and all three of his points this year have been in the last four contests. The defenseman's tally tied the game at 1-1 in the first period Thursday. He's added 28 hits, 17 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a minus-1 rating in nine outings as a defensive presence on the second pairing.

Oleksiak scored a goal on two shots, blocked five shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak tallied at 2:20 of the first period, setting the tone for a game the Kraken controlled from the start. The 29-year-old defenseman isn't known for his offense, but he's picked up a goal and an assist in his last three outings. That's all of his scoring in eight games, and he's added four shots on net, 25 hits, 16 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a minus-2 rating while playing in a top-four role.

Oleksiak earned an assist, seven PIM, four blocked shots and two hits in Friday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak won a puck battle along the boards, with Jaden Schwartz retrieving it and setting up Karson Kuhlman on the game-winning goal. Oleksiak also obliged Kurtis MacDermid's invitation to fight in the first period. Through six games, Oleksiak is as physical as even with 22 hits, 11 blocks, and 11 PIM. His assist Friday was his first point of the year, and he's added two shots on net and a minus-2 rating.

Oleksiak posted a goal and 16 assists in 72 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak added 182 hits and 86 blocked shots, as physicality remains his top contribution. The 29-year-old played in a top-four role throughout the year for the Kraken, and his minus-1 rating is a positive sign given how poor the team's defense was in general. Oleksiak signed a five-year deal with the Kraken prior to the expansion draft, so he'll remain a defensive stalwart on the team's blue line for years to come.

Oleksiak provided an assist, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak has earned two assists in his last four games after a lengthy point drought for much of April. The 29-year-old defenseman is up to 17 points, 92 shots on net, 182 hits, 54 PIM, 85 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 71 appearances this season.

Oleksiak recorded an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak got on the scoresheet against his former team by earning the secondary helper on a Riley Sheahan tally. This assist ended Oleksiak's 11-game point drought. The 29-year-old blueliner has 16 points -- one shy of his career high -- with 90 shots on net, 175 hits, 80 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 68 contests.

Oleksiak notched an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak helped out on a Jared McCann tally in the third period. The assist ended a five-game drought for Oleksiak. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to play more of a physical game with 15 points, 74 shots on net, 145 hits, 61 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 56 contests.