Burakovsky logged an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Devils.
Burakovsky returned from an upper-body injury for this game, though he left in the second period with seemingly another issue. He was back for the third but finished the contest with just 9:08 of ice time. Another injury is the last thing the 28-year-old needs after missing six weeks this season and the last three months of 2022-23. He's managed three assists, 15 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over seven appearances on the year.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Good to play Thursday
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Burakovsky (upper body) is expected to draw into the lineup Thursday versus New Jersey, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.
Burakovsky, who was on injured reserve, hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 21 due to the injury. He has just two assists in six contests this campaign, though he did provide 22 goals and 61 points in 80 outings in 2021-22. Burakovsky is projected to serve in a top-six role and the first power-play unit against the Devils.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Nearing return
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According to coach Dave Hakstol, Burakovsky (upper body) is "real close" to returning, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Burakovsky practiced in full for the first time since suffering his upper-body injury Wednesday. He almost certainly won't play Thursday versus New Jersey, but it looks like he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 28-year-old forward picked up two helpers through the first six games of the campaign before suffering the injury.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Practicing in non-contact jersey
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Burakovsky (upper body) was skating before practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Burakovsky was injured Oct. 21 against the Rangers and has missed the last 15 games. Burakovsky has two assists in six games with both coming Oct. 19 versus the Hurricanes. This is a good first step toward his return to action, which is expected at some point in December.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Officially on IR
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Burakovsky (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Burakovsky is already expected to be out until December, so this doesn't change his timeline. The Kraken will be able to call-up a forward to take Burakovsky's roster spot after this move.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Set for lengthy absence
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Burakovsky (upper body) will miss 6-8 weeks after suffering an injury Saturday versus the Rangers, Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times reports.
Burakovsky was boarded by Jacob Trouba in the second period of Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old winger clearly got the worst of the hit, and he may eventually be a candidate for long-term injured reserve to free up some cap space for the Kraken. Look for Devin Shore to draw into the lineup Tuesday against the Red Wings.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Exits Saturday's game
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Burakovsky sustained an undisclosed injury in the second period of Saturday's game versus the Rangers, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Burakovsky was injured when he was boarded by Jacob Trouba. Through six games this season, Burakovsky has been limited to two assists and 14 shots on goal. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Red Wings, Devin Shore will likely enter the lineup.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Picks up two assists
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Burakovsky notched two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.
Burakovsky set up tallies by Yanni Gourde and Vince Dunn. Burakovsky had gone without a point in the first four games of the season amid team-wide scoring struggles. A move to the third line appears to have sparked his offense. In addition to the two helpers, he's produced 12 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through five outings.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Listed for first practice
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Burakovsky (groin) is listed to practice Thursday as the Kraken open training camp, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
Burakovsky suffered a tear in his groin that sidelined him from Feb. 9 onward. Prior to the injury, the 28-year-old winger was one of the Kraken's best forwards with 13 goals and 26 assists in 49 contests, including 14 power-play points to match his career high. He should have a spot in the Kraken's top six to begin this season, so he may have some appeal as a late-round option in fantasy.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Expected to be fine for 2023-24
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Burakovsky's lower-body injury is a tear in his groin, Kraken GM Ron Francis told Alison Lukan of Root Sports on Thursday.
Burakovsky didn't play past Feb. 7 because of the injury, but Francis expects him to completely recover in time for the start of next season. The 28-year-old forward had 13 goals and 39 points in 49 outings in 2022-23. Burakovsky still has four seasons left on his five-year, $27.5 million contract.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Will miss start of playoffs
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Burakovsky (lower body) recently underwent a procedure to address a recurring lower-body injury and will miss the start of the playoffs.
Burakovsky's already been out for 32 games, but the Kraken will miss his veteran presence as they embark on their first postseason. The team didn't provide a clear timeline for when he might return to the ice.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Placed on injured reserve
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Burakovsky (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Burakovsky suffered the injury on his opening shift Tuesday and did not return. The 28-year-old was having a very good season prior to the injury with 13 goals and 39 points in 49 games, including four goals and 14 points on the power play.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Exits early Tuesday
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Burakovsky (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Islanders.
Burakovsky was injured on his first shift of the game, but it took until the second intermission for him to be ruled out. The 27-year-old's status should be updated prior to Thursday's game in New Jersey. If he can't play, Daniel Sprong will likely rejoin the lineup.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Picks up helper in return
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Burakovsky earned a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.
Burakovsky was eased back into action after a one-game absence, logging 12:41 of ice time in a game the Kraken dominated. He made a cross-ice pass that was tipped by Jordan Eberle straight to Jared McCann on the Kraken's third goal. Burakovsky has two goals and two helpers over his last five outings. The 27-year-old winger is up to 39 points (14 on the power play), 100 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 46 appearances this season.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Appears good to go
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Burakovsky (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Canucks, per Sound of Hockey.
Burakovsky was deemed a game-time decision Wednesday after missing Saturday's contest versus the Avalanche. The 27-year-old winger should displace John Hayden from the lineup. Burakovsky is expected to retake his usual spot alongside Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Game-time call
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Burakovsky (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Wednesday against Vancouver, Seattle coach Dave Hakstol informed Andy Eide of the Kraken's official site.
Burakovsky was already suspected to be a game-time call after he missed Saturday's contest against Colorado and then didn't skate with the main group Tuesday, but Hakstol's statement Wednesday further enforced Burakovsky's status. The 27-year-old has 13 goals and 38 points in 45 contests in 2022-23. John Hayden, who made his NHL season debut Saturday, might draw into the lineup if Burakovsky is unavailable.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Game-time decision Wednesday
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Burakovsky (undisclosed) is slated to be a game-time decision Wednesday against the Canucks, Andy Eide of the Kraken's official site reports.
Burakovsky didn't skate with the main group Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's contest versus Colorado. If he can't play, Daniel Sprong could be in line to skate alongside Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle again. Burakovsky has 13 goals and 38 points in 45 games this season.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Won't play Saturday
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Burakovsky (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Colorado, per the NHL media site.
Burakovsky has 13 goals and 38 points in 45 games this season. John Hayden, who was called up from the minors Monday, is set to make his NHL season debut.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Could be GTD
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Burakovsky (undisclosed) could boil down to a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Colorado, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Confirmation on Burakovsky's status against the Avalanche should surface once the Kraken take the ice for pregame warmups. The 27-year-old winger has racked up 13 goals and 38 points through 45 games this campaign.
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Kraken's Andre Burakovsky: Secures win in overtime
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Burakovsky scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
Burakovsky circled the zone and snapped a shot by Mackenzie Blackwood for the game-winning tally 1:10 into overtime. Over his last nine games, Burakovsky has been excellent with three goals and seven assists. The 27-year-old winger is up to 13 tallies, 38 points, 100 shots on net, a minus-6 rating and 13 power-play points through 45 contests. He's shooting 13 percent, which would be the third-lowest mark of his nine-year career, so his production should be considered sustainable.
