Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: ESPN+, NBC Sports Philadelphia (Flyers), KING/KONG/Prime Video (Kraken area)
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the teams. The Kraken arrive hot after consecutive road wins, while the Flyers are mired in a franchise-record seven-game losing streak to open the year (0-5-2 overall, 0-2-1 at home).
Injury Reports
Seattle Kraken:
Ryan Lindgren (D, upper body): On IR; expected out 4–6 weeks (into mid-to-late November).
Jacob Melanson (RW, upper body/chest): On IR; out indefinitely (diagnosed with anterior mediastinum hematoma with vascular pseudoaneurysm; monitored closely).
Jake O’Brien (C, lower body): On IR/non-roster; expected out until at least around October 24.
(Mackie Samoskevich has appeared in recent projected lineups and recent games.)
Philadelphia Flyers:
Travis Konecny (RW, lower body): On IR; expected out until at least around October 17.
Cam York (D, upper body): Day-to-day; status uncertain for this game (missed recent contests).
Rasmus Ristolainen (D, upper body): On IR; expected out until at least around October 15.
Nikita Grebenkin (RW, back): On IR after successful surgery; out at least four months (into February).
Oliver Bonk has been recalled to help the blue line.
Current/Projected Rosters and Lineups
Seattle Kraken:
Forwards: Jared McCann, Matty Beniers, Mackie Samoskevich, Bobby McMann, Chandler Stephenson, Jordan Eberle, Kaapo Kakko, Berkly Catton, Shane Wright, Ben Meyers, Frederick Gaudreau, Ryan Winterton (and depth).
Defense: Vince Dunn, Adam Larsson, Ryker Evans, Brandon Montour, Josh Mahura, Ville Ottavainen (Cale Fleury available).
Goalies: Joey Daccord (likely starter; strong recent form including the win at Washington), Philipp Grubauer.
Projected lines (based on recent games/practices; subject to change):
McCann – Beniers – Samoskevich
McMann – Stephenson – Eberle
Kakko – Catton – Wright
Meyers – Gaudreau – Winterton
Defense: Dunn–Larsson, Evans–Montour, Mahura–Ottavainen.
Philadelphia Flyers:
Forwards: Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras, Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier, Christian Dvorak, Tyson Foerster, Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, Noah Cates, Michael Bunting, Noel Acciari, Carl Grundstrom, Garrett Wilson (and depth; Konecny out).
Defense: Travis Sanheim, Jamie Drysdale, Nick Seeler, David Jiricek, Simon Benoit, Oliver Bonk (York and Ristolainen out).
Goalies: Joseph Woll and Dan Vladar (Woll has started more recently; either possible).
Projected lines (recent usage without Konecny/York):
Variations featuring Zegras/Dvorak/Foerster, Tippett/Couturier/Michkov or Martone, Barkey/Cates and depth.
Defense pairs often include Sanheim–Drysdale, Seeler–Jiricek, Benoit–Bonk.
Recent Team Forms
Kraken (4-2-0): Strong start with high offense (leading or near the top in goals for early). Recent results include a 6-1 win vs. Calgary, loss to Vegas, 6-3 win at Detroit, and 5-3 win at Washington (Jared McCann scored the winner; multiple goal scorers). They are 3-1-0 on the road and have shown balanced scoring from McCann, Eberle, Gaudreau, Kakko, Stephenson, and the young core (Catton, Wright). Defense has been solid enough with Dunn and Larsson anchoring; special teams mixed but competitive. They continue a five-game Eastern road trip.
Flyers (0-5-2): Franchise-worst start with just 8 goals scored and 28 allowed through seven games. Recent losses include OT setbacks and regulation defeats to Carolina (twice), Tampa Bay, Ottawa, Boston, and another Carolina loss (4-1). Offense is anemic (low shooting percentage and shots), power play struggling, and defense/goaltending under pressure amid injuries. Michkov leads early goal scoring; secondary contributions limited. Home record is 0-2-1. Coach Rick Tocchet has emphasized competitiveness issues.
Series History
First meeting of the 2026-27 season. Historical matchups between the expansion-era Kraken and Flyers have been relatively limited and competitive, with neither side dominating long-term series records in recent seasons. No major narrative beyond the current form disparity.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Jared McCann / Matty Beniers / Jordan Eberle vs. Flyers defense (Sanheim, Drysdale, Seeler): Seattle’s top scorers and playmakers will test a depleted Flyers blue line missing York and Ristolainen. McCann has been productive on the road trip.
Matvei Michkov / Trevor Zegras / Owen Tippett vs. Dunn–Larsson / Montour: Philadelphia’s skill players need to generate against Seattle’s stronger defensive pairs and Daccord. Michkov is the primary offensive hope.
Goaltending: Joey Daccord vs. Joseph Woll/Dan Vladar: Daccord has been reliable recently. Flyers goalies have faced high shot volumes and struggled for results.
Secondary battles: Young talent (Catton, Wright, Martone, Barkey) and physicality/forecheck edges. Special teams favor the more functional Kraken unit given Flyers’ early PP/PK struggles. Discipline matters—Kraken lead the league in PIM early.
Betting Trends
Kraken are scoring at a high clip (over 4 goals per game early) and winning on the road. Flyers are historically bad offensively to start and missing key pieces (Konecny especially hurts). Totals have been lower in Flyers games due to their lack of scoring; Kraken games have been higher-scoring. Underdogs with strong recent form (like Seattle) have value against winless teams early in seasons.
Primary lean: Seattle moneyline (at +100 or better) — form, offensive output, and Flyers injuries/scoring drought create a clear edge for the visitors despite home ice.
The Kraken look well-positioned to extend their road success against a reeling Flyers squad desperate for a first win. Expect Seattle to control play and capitalize on Philadelphia’s defensive absences and low-event offense.
Game Odds
Seattle Kraken 6
Philadelphia Flyers – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, October 12, 2026
