The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated in Round 1 of the 2024 Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers, and changes are needed. After promoting interim head coach Jim Hiller to permanent head coach, the team echoed a need for improvement in the forward core, specifically regarding goal-scoring from around the net.
Oliver Bjorkstrand had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken scored three times in the first period en route to a 4-2 road victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
As the Vegas Golden Knights celebrated their 5-4 overtime victory at the far end of the rink Tuesday at Seattle, Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand stood on the ice just outside the door to the bench.
It's time we get some bets locked in for NFL Sunday. We're just 48 hours away from the conference championships. These two games figure to be both great games to watch and terrific betting opportunities.
As we perused the night's board in the NHL, there are two players in particular who are operating with some insane volume.
There's something about the Colorado Avalanche that seems to bring out the best in Oliver Bjorkstrand. The Seattle forward scored twice Thursday, including the go-ahead goal with 32 seconds remaining, to defeat the host Avalanche 4-3.
Jordan Eberle had two goals, including an empty-netter with 58 seconds remaining, and an assist as the Seattle Kraken avoided elimination, defeating the visiting Dallas Stars 6-3 on Saturday to even their NHL Western Conference semifinal series at three games apiece.
The Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending champions in the franchise's first Stanley Cup playoff series. Now it's time to see what the Kraken will do for an encore when they kick off the Western Conference semifinals on the road Tuesday against the Dallas Stars.
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two goals, Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves, and the Seattle Kraken beat the defending champion Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals in Denver on Sunday night.
When the Seattle Kraken acquired Oliver Bjorkstrand this offseason, most of the focus was on what he could bring from an offensive perspective. While he has been good offensively this season with 30 points in 57 games, it is his defensive game that has taken center stage.
Last night was solid on the ice, and while tonight's schedule doesn't quite offer the same excitement, there are a few spots worthy of a bet. We're keeping our focus on the player prop market with four NHL plays this evening.
On Thursday’s episode of "Daily Faceoff Live," Frank Seravalli and Steven Ellis discussed which trade from the offseason could be seen as the best deal of the summer.
After a disappointing inaugural season, the Seattle Kraken had a highly productive offseason helping bolster their lineup.
Friday was a wave of emotions for the Columbus Blue Jackets and their fanbase. Starting with the most anticipated move of the offseason – superstar forward Patrik Laine re-signed with the franchise for the next four seasons.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Seattle Kraken for 2023 third and fourth-round draft picks, the team announced.
Just minutes after announcing the team has signed forward Patrik Laine to a four-year contract extension, the Columbus Blue Jackets also announced that they have acquired a 2023 third-round selection and 2023 fourth-round pick from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Oliver Bjorkstrand.
In a year where the Blue Jackets set a franchise record for goals in a season with 258, Oliver Bjorkstrand won the title of most goals by a Blue Jackets player.
On a loaded NHL evening, I have four team totals. Let's get to the spots.
Congratulations are in order for the Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand. Over the weekend, Bjorkstrand was instrumental in helping Denmark secure their first-ever berth in the Olympic Games, as the Danes defeated Slovenia (4-3), South Korea (11-1), and Norway (2-0).
As Oliver Bjorkstrand helps out Denmark with qualifying for the Olympics, the thought crossed my mind, just how much better can someone like Bjorkstrand get?
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