Jamie Oleksiak

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

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

Oleksiak notched an assist and four hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators. Oleksiak has earned three assists and a plus-2 rating in his last seven appearances. The big defenseman helped out on Ryan Donato's goal in Thursday's game. Oleksiak has 14 points, 128 hits, 68 shots on net, 54 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 50 contests this season. That's right about where he was last year when he posted 56 points and 148 hits in 56 outings with the Stars.

Oleksiak picked up an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals. Oleksiak helped out on a Joonas Donskoi goal in the first period. The 29-year-old Oleksiak has earned two assists in his last four contests, but he went six games without a point prior to this slight uptick in offense. The blueliner is at 13 points, 119 hits, 66 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-2 rating in 47 appearances overall.

Oleksiak notched a shorthanded assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins. Oleksiak entered Thursday on a 10-game point drought, a stretch in which he also missed nine contests due to a lower-body injury and an illness. He snapped the drought with the secondary assist on Mark Giordano's first-period marker, which was Oleksiak's second career shorthanded point. The Big Rig has 12 points, 59 shots on net, 115 hits, 46 blocked shots and 43 PIM in 44 contests overall. His offense tends to come in bunches, though it's tough to count on any Kraken skater to be consistently productive.

Oleksiak (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly. This move bodes well for Oleksiak playing in Wednesday's contest. He's been out due to the lower-body injury and an illness for eight games. The 29-year-old should take on a top-four role, but he's more likely to contribute in the defensive categories rather than on the scoresheet.

Oleksiak (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins, Jack Edwards of NESN reports. Oleksiak is set to miss his seventh straight game between an illness and a lower-body injury. Cale Fleury will draw into the Kraken's lineup, which has suddenly become thin on defense. It's unclear if Oleksiak will be available Wednesday versus the Islanders.

Oleksiak (lower body) was placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site Wednesday. Oleksiak has been sidelined by either illness or injury for the last seven games. He will miss Wednesday's game against the Islanders at a minimum. The 29-year-old has averaged 19:26 of ice time and recorded 11 points over 37 appearances this season. He will set his sights on returning for the game against Arizona next Wednesday.

Oleksiak (lower body) will not play Thursday versus the Penguins, per the NHL media site. Oleksiak will miss a fifth straight game. His continued absence allows Haydn Fleury and Will Borgen to remain in the lineup for the Kraken. Oleksiak's next chance to return is Saturday versus the Islanders.

Oleksiak (lower body) will not participate in Tuesday's game against Nashville, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports. Oleksiak is now missing time due to a lower-body injury after recovering from the non-COVID-19 illness that held him out against San Jose on Thursday. The 29-year-old has averaged 19:27 of ice time and recorded one assist over his last 10 appearances.

Oleksiak (illness) will not be in Sunday's lineup against Florida, Marisa Ingemi of The Seattle Times reports. Oleksiak will miss his third straight game Sunday. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Predators.

Oleksiak (illness) will not play Friday against St. Louis, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports. Oleksiak has now missed two games with his illness. The veteran blueliner's next chance to play will be Sunday against the Panthers.

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

DALLAS — Jamie Oleksiak had his revenge game with the Dallas Stars before. Oleksiak began his career with the Stars before he was traded to the Penguins in 2017; just over a year later, he was traded back to the Stars for the same draft pick he was originally dealt for.

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