Oleksiak (illness) is not in Thursday's lineup versus the Sharks, Marisa Ingemi of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak was deemed doubtful to play Thursday, and he won't suit up for the contest. The 29-year-old's next chance to return is Friday versus the Blues. Will Borgen and Jeremy Lauzon will handle third-pairing minutes Thursday while Carson Soucy moves into the top four.

Oleksiak missed Wednesday's practice with a non-COVID-19 illness, Marisa Ingemi of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear whether Oleksiak, who had COVID-19 in late December, will be available for Thursday's game versus San Jose. The defenseman has accumulated 10 assists and one goal through 37 games this season while averaging 19:26 of ice time.

Oleksiak notched an assist, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak snapped an eight-game point drought that dated back to Dec. 6. The defenseman helped out on Colin Blackwell's second-period tally. Oleksiak tends to produce offense in short bursts, but he remains a physical force virtually all of the time. He's at 11 points, 44 shots on net, 95 hits, 37 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-3 rating in 33 contests this season.

Oleksiak was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak's absence was limited to just one game thanks to the NHL's holiday break, as he'll be eligible to return Wednesday versus Philadelphia. The 29-year-old defender has picked up 10 points through 29 games this campaign.

Oleksiak won't play Saturday versus the Oilers after entering the league's COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak is the fourth Kraken player to enter the protocols during the current league-wide outbreak. He'll need to return two negative tests before he can rejoin the lineup. Carson Soucy will enter the lineup in a third-pairing role.

Oleksiak produced an assist, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak extended his point streak to four games when he set up Alexander Wennberg's second-period marker. During the streak, Oleksiak has a goal and four helpers. The big defenseman has never had more than 17 points in a season, but he's already up to 10 in 24 contests this year. He's added 32 shots, 72 hits, 25 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating.

Oleksiak recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak laid off a pass for Ryan Donato to score the game-tying goal at 14:16 of the third period. With a goal and three assists in his last three games, Oleksiak is simmering on offense. He has nine points, 30 shots on net, 72 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 23 contests. The 28-year-old should continue to mix an intense physical game with occasional offense in a top-four role.

Oleksiak posted an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak set up Jared McCann's first-period tally to give the Kraken a 3-0 lead. With three points in his last two games, Oleksiak appears to be on one of his mini-surges. The tough defenseman has eight points, 30 shots on net, 71 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-1 rating in 22 appearances overall. Monday's game was just the second this season in which he didn't post a hit.

Oleksiak scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

He helped set up Ryan Donato for the eventual game-winner in the first period before sliding home an empty-netter late in the third for his first goal of the season. Oleksiak hadn't found the scoresheet in eight straight games prior to Saturday, and on the season he has seven points through 21 contests.

Oleksiak notched an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak has assists in three straight games to begin November. The defenseman is good for a short burst of offense every now and then, though he's far from a regular scorer. He's up to five helpers, 41 hits, 11 blocked shots and 24 PIM through 12 contests.