Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak and Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato are attracting interest from various teams ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Oleksiak has a year left on his contract, providing some control over his potential move, making him a valuable asset for teams looking to bolster their defensive lineup. His capabilities fit the needs of contenders like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, who are in search of solidifying their back end.

Meanwhile, Donato's impressive season has led to increased inquiries from teams such as New Jersey, Los Angeles, and also Toronto, as they explore adding depth to their center positions. With a $2 million cap hit, he is seen as a cost-effective option for teams looking to enhance their bottom six.

In a thrilling encounter, the Seattle Kraken triumphed over the Buffalo Sabres 6-4, with Jamie Oleksiak netting the pivotal goal in the second period. Oleksiak's strike came shortly after Tage Thompson equalized for Buffalo, showcasing the intense back-and-forth action of the game. The scoring frenzy began early, with Jack Quinn giving the Sabres an initial lead before Seattle surged ahead with goals from John Hayden, Chandler Stephenson, and Matty Beniers.

Despite Buffalo's attempts to rally through Jason Zucker and Thompson's goals, the Kraken regained control with third-period goals from Adam Larsson and Jared McCann, whose performance included a goal and two assists. The victory marked Seattle's dominance over Buffalo, improving their all-time record against the Sabres to 7-1, with their only loss occurring earlier this year.

In a thrilling encounter, Dylan DeMelo netted the decisive goal with just 27 seconds remaining, securing a 2-1 victory for the Winnipeg Jets against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

The game saw Matty Beniers score for Seattle in the first period, while Mark Scheifele equalized for the Jets in the second with a power-play goal. Winnipeg's goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made a crucial 18 saves, while Seattle's Joey Daccord blocked 34 shots throughout the match.

This victory extended the Jets' point streak to five games, enhancing their recent record to 8-2-2 over the last 12 outings.

Dylan DeMelo secured a thrilling victory for the Winnipeg Jets, scoring the game-winning goal with just 27 seconds left in regulation, leading to a 2-1 triumph over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

Mark Scheifele netted a power-play goal for Winnipeg, while Matty Beniers found the net for Seattle. Connor Hellebuyck was solid in goal for the Jets, making 18 saves, while Joey Daccord stopped 34 shots in a valiant effort for the Kraken.

The Jets extended their point streak to five games, showcasing resilience and offensive prowess after a slow start.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are undergoing significant changes ahead of their seven-game road trip, particularly with the arrival of goaltender Joel Blomqvist following the waiving of Tristan Jarry. Blomqvist, who has not yet joined the active roster, left an impression during his earlier stint with a .904 save percentage, aside from one challenging game against the Dallas Stars. Teammates, including defenseman Marcus Pettersson, expressed optimism about Blomqvist's calm demeanor on the ice.

In practice, forward Cody Glass bounced back from a recent injury scare, while Rickard Rakell had a minor hand injury, which does not seem serious according to coach Mike Sullivan. Ryan Graves practiced in preparation to potentially return to the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres.