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New Kraken forward Mason Marchment excited for fresh start
Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) trips up Edmonton Oilers' John Klingberg (36) as goalie Stuart Skinner (74) looks for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers' Jake Walman (96) battle as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, left, makes a save during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) trips up Edmonton Oilers' John Klingberg (36) as goalie Stuart Skinner (74) looks for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers' Jake Walman (96) battle as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, left, makes a save during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) SEATTLE (AP) — Stanley Cup playoff hockey hasn't been all that common in Seattle since the Kraken played their first season. However, Mason Marchment already knows full well what it looks like. Marchment, who was acquired from the Dallas Stars last Thursday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-rounder, played in a few of the Stanley Cup playoff games at Climate Pledge Arena in 2023 when the Kraken and Stars faced off. Advertisement Dallas won the second-round series in seven games, but Marchmen learned firsthand just how rowdy fans in the Emerald City can get. 'It was awesome,' Marchment said Tuesday via Zoom. 'For sure, the fan base sticks out instantly. It was rocking in there for three games. It was a hard building to play in, too. So, it's going to be fun to be on the other side of it.' The 30-year-old winger tied a career high with 22 goals last season. Marchment is entering the final year of a contract carrying a $4.5 million cap hit, though, which in part prompted the cap-constrained Stars to deal him. The Uxbridge, Ontario, native played the first half of his six-season NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. Marchment was hardly slighted by Dallas trading him three seasons into a four-year deal. Advertisement 'It's a business and I get that. I've been in it my whole life,' Marchment said. 'So, there had to be some changes, and it just so happened to be me. I don't take it as a knock at all. There's teams out there that want you, so it's always a good thing. It's just part of the business. You go with it as it goes, but I'm excited to start in Seattle and get playing.' Marchment could be a reliable top-six scorer for the Kraken. Under new coach Lane Lambert, the Kraken not only expect to be a playoff team in 2025-26, but also to be a grittier team that makes better use of the players already on the roster after Dan Bylsma was fired after one year as head coach. Marchment enjoys getting involved on the forecheck, defending puck-handlers on the backcheck and looks forward to doing it all for Seattle. 'That's stuff that I take pride in and like to do well,' Marchment said. 'So, if I can help out that way, it's going to be great. But getting to the net front and getting in the goalie's eyes, that's huge. So stuff like that, small things like that are things that help win games and help you get (to) the playoffs.' Advertisement Months away from training camp, it isn't clear yet which line Marchment will slot in for the Kraken. However, he is already starting to learn a good deal about Seattle's roster through defenseman Brandon Montour, who played with Marchment in Florida. Marchment is also getting to know Seattle. The Pacific Northwest city will no longer just be an occasional stop on a road trip, but rather a new home for Marchment — and one in which he is expected to contribute from the jump. 'I'm definitely excited to get down there and meet everyone,' Marchment said. 'But for me, it's going to be a fresh opportunity and a good start, and that's always exciting. So, I'm looking forward to that, and hopefully we can get better as a team and make the playoffs.' ___ AP NHL:
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28-05-2025
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Oilers forward Zach Hyman likely to miss rest of playoffs after getting hurt in Game 4 against Stars
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers will likely be without hard-hitting forward Zach Hyman for the remainder of the playoffs because of an undisclosed injury to his right arm, coach Kris Knoblauch announced Wednesday. Without providing details on the nature of the injury, Knoblauch said Hyman was scheduled to have surgery and was 'most likely done' for the remainder of the postseason. Advertisement Hyman, who leads the NHL playoffs with 111 hits, was hurt midway through the first period of a 4-1 win over Dallas in Game 4 of the Western Conference final series on Tuesday night. The injury occurred at Edmonton's blue line, when he out-stretched his arms to brace for what appeared to be a glancing hit from Stars forward Mason Marchment. Hyman immediately dropped his stick, and was favoring his right arm as he left the ice and made his way up the tunnel. Edmonton leads the series 3-1 with Game 5 at Dallas on Thursday night. The 32-year-old Hyman is in his fourth season with Edmonton, and ranks sixth on the team with 11 points (five goals, including a game-winner, and six assists) in 15 playoffs games. Two of his goals came in a 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday. Advertisement One replacement option for the Oilers is turning to veteran forward Jeff Skinner, who has been a healthy scratch since the 15-year veteran had an assist in making his NHL playoff debut in a 6-5 loss to Los Angeles in Game 1 of Edmonton's opening-round series. 'It's a big loss,' teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said of Hyman following the game. 'He's a big part of our team, on and off the ice, the way he does things. You've seen his physicality.' ___ AP NHL:
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26-05-2025
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Stars need more production from their stars to avoid elimination against the Oilers
Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers' Jake Walman (96) battle as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, left, makes a save during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Sam Steel (18) is chased by Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane (91) during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Lian Bichsel (6) and Edmonton Oilers' John Klingberg, center left, battle for the puck during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Wyatt Johnston (53) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Wyatt Johnston (53) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers' Jake Walman (96) battle as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, left, makes a save during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Sam Steel (18) is chased by Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane (91) during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Lian Bichsel (6) and Edmonton Oilers' John Klingberg, center left, battle for the puck during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Wyatt Johnston (53) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Mikko Rantanen and Mikael Granlund scored seven of the Dallas Stars' 13 goals in the second round to move on to the Western Conference final against the Edmonton Oilers, yet that lopsided production was also a red flag. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Daneyko before the series started figured that needed to change. Advertisement "They do have more of a game-breaker with Mikko Rantanen," Daneyko said. 'But the Johnstons and Dadonovs and the Duchenes and Seguin and Benn — whoever — these guys are going to have score some big goals or make a few big plays to beat the Oilers and the depth they have.' While Tyler Seguin has scored twice, Wyatt Johnston, Evgenii Dadonov, Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn have one goal between them, and now the Stars find themselves down two games to one in the best-of-seven series. They went nearly 100 minutes without scoring on Edmonton's Stuart Skinner from Games 1 through 3 and went another 24 minutes without a goal on the way to a 6-1 loss Sunday. With the status of injured center Roope Hintz uncertain after getting slashed in the left foot/ankle by Darnell Nurse in Game 2 badly enough that he was out Sunday and with Rantanen's playoff-opening magic seemingly wearing off, Dallas needs more offense from its top players to avoid getting pushed to the brink of elimination. 'Five on five we've got to find a way to finish our chances a little bit more,' Rantanen told reporters in Edmonton. 'Obviously Skinner is making good saves, but we've got to make life harder for him.' Advertisement Skinner has stopped 80 of the 86 shots he has faced, but he's not the only netminder to stymie the Stars away from home this postseason. Connor Hellebuyck blanked them in Game 5 last round in Winnipeg, and their scoreless streak on the road lasted a franchise-worst 178:57 before Jason Robertson scored their lone goal Sunday. The impatience is building. 'It's something that's tough when you get so many chances,' said Rantanen, who's tied for the playoff lead in goals with nine but none so far against the Oilers. 'It's frustrating, and it's something that it's hard to not let the frustration come, but we've got to do our best to not let it come to our minds.' Coach Peter DeBoer, in the West final for a sixth time in seven years and aiming to reach the Cup final with a third different NHL team, does not sound frustrated. Advertisement "There's good signs in our game," DeBoer said in his post-Game 5 news conference. 'If we can keep bringing that game to the rink, I like our chances of coming back in this series.' Robertson scoring his first goal of the playoffs is one of the reasons for optimism. He missed the entire first round against Colorado with injury and is only now starting to look like his regular-season point-a-game self. DeBoer called Game 5 Robertson's best since returning. "There's no doubt he's been a step behind since he came back in," DeBoer said. 'We need him. We need that scoring out of him. We haven't had it.' Advertisement Even without depth scoring, Dallas is right there in the series thanks to a barrage of three power-play goals in 5 1/2 minutes in the third period of Game 1. The Oilers have been the better team at 5 on 5 for long stretches, but the Stars have not wilted under pressure. 'A great trait to have: they can be outplayed, but they're opportunistic,' said Daneyko, now an NHL Network analyst. 'They win games when they're outplayed. You have to be able to do that in the playoffs.' And sometimes win away from home, too, which is easier said than done given the crazed crowd in Edmonton. 'We still have an opportunity to try to at least get one on the road,' Robertson said. 'We know what we have to do. A lot of veterans in this locker room, and they're going to be up to the challenge on Tuesday.' Advertisement Hintz could return after taking part in an optional practice Monday, with DeBoer saying the 28-year-old Finn will take warmups to determine if he can play. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
