Beniers collected an assist along with one block in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Canadiens.
Beniers was nearly shut out from the scoresheet in the Kraken's highest scoring output thus far but managed a secondary assist on Eeli Tolvanen's goal that capped Seattle's scoring late in the third period. The helper gave Beniers points in three straight contests. The 21-year-old winger started the season on the quiet side with just one point through the first seven outings but bounced back with five points during his three-game streak.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Bags apple in loss
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Beniers managed an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
Beniers' offense is looking a bit more lively, with four points over his last two games. The 21-year-old center has five points, 21 shots on net, nine blocked shots, five hits and a plus-2 rating across nine contests. The Kraken's top line has consistently featured Jared McCann and Jordan Eberle this season, and Beniers is centering them for now, which could help him find steady production.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Breaks out with three points
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Beniers scored twice, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
Beniers had been limited to a single assist over the first seven games of the campaign. Reunited with Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann, Beniers broke through, scoring in the first and third periods and adding a helper on Jordan Eberle's tally in the third. With four points, 19 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over eight contests this season, Beniers will need to be more consistent to be helpful for fantasy managers, though his defensive work will keep him in a prominent role.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Secures first assist of season
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Beniers notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Predators.
The helper was Beniers' first point in four games this season. He led all Kraken forwards with 17:42 of ice time and continues to be an important two-way center, but that hasn't translated to stronger scoring numbers yet. It's not for a lack of opportunity -- he's recorded 12 shots on net and remains on the power play, so there are reasons to believe his luck will improve over time.
Beniers agreed to terms on a seven-year, $50 million contract extension with Seattle on Tuesday.
Beniers suffered a sophomore slump last season, posting just 15 goals and 22 helpers in 77 outings -- well behind the 57 points in 80 games he recorded as a rookie the year prior. Still, the 2021 second-overall pick remains the top center option for the club entering the upcoming 2024-25 campaign and figures to offer decent offensive upside. Fantasy managers should be able to count on Beniers getting back over the 50-point threshold.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Scores on power play in finale
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Beniers scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Wild.
Beniers snapped a four-game drought with his goal in the final game of the season. The 21-year-old center had a disappointing year on offense with 15 goals and 37 points over 77 appearances after posting 57 points in 80 games as a rookie. Beniers showed growth in his two-way game, but it'll be interesting to see how negotiations shake out with a new contract needed for the restricted free agent, which is likely to be at the top of the to-do list for general manager Ron Francis.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Dishes pair of assists
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Beniers logged two assists, including one on the power play, and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Coyotes.
Beniers has four goals and four helpers over his last seven contests. He's struggled with consistency this year, but he's putting together a solid finish to the campaign. The 21-year-old center has 36 points (12 on the power play), 126 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 72 outings overall.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Reaches 100 career points
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Beniers scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.
Beniers has four goals and two assists over his last six games as he tries to put together a strong finish to an otherwise rough campaign. His goal Friday was the 100th point of his career, a mark he reached in 161 contests. The 21-year-old center has 14 tallies, 34 points, 125 shots on net, 51 hits and a minus-10 rating over 71 appearances in 2023-24.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Strikes early Monday
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Beniers scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Monday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Beniers is warming up again with three goals and two helpers over his last four contests. His goal Monday came just 29 seconds into the game. The 21-year-old center is at 13 tallies, 33 points, 122 shots on net, 48 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 69 appearances. Beniers hasn't posted a point streak longer than three games all season, a trend that has made it tough for him to shake off the sophomore slump.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Strikes on power play in win
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Beniers scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
Beniers has four points over his last two games, matching his production from the prior 13 contests. His third-period goal Thursday was an insurance marker. He's up to 12 tallies, 32 points, 118 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 67 appearances. Beniers continues to see important minutes for the Kraken, but it's likely too late in the campaign to fully dig out of his sophomore slump.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Racks up three points
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Beniers scored a goal on two shots, dished two assists, went plus-2 and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.
Beniers helped out on goals by Eeli Tolvanen and Oliver Bjorkstrand before scoring one of his own. Those three forwards made up a new-look top line. This was Beniers' first multi-point effort since Feb. 15 in Boston, and he now has 11 goals, 31 points (nine on the power play), 116 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-8 rating through 66 appearances.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Capitalizes on fortunate bounce
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Beniers scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.
A shot deflected off multiple players, including Beniers, before the puck landed on the doorstep of the goal. Beniers was the first to get to it, tapping it in over a defender's stick. The 21-year-old has four points over his last seven outings and is up to 10 goals, 28 points (eight on the power play), 111 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 63 contests overall.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Tips in goal
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Beniers scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Beniers got a piece of a Will Borgen shot for the Kraken's second goal at 1:55 of the third period. The tally was Beniers' first goal since Feb. 15 and just his fourth point over his last 10 outings. The 21-year-old center is up to nine goals, 27 points, 102 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 59 contests overall.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Beniers notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Beniers has a helper in each of the last two games. He's been a little better on offense lately, picking up seven points over his last 10 contests. The second-year center is up to 26 points, 100 shots on net, 37 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 57 outings. Beniers will likely continue to see top-six minutes, as his progress defensively has kept his role safe amid his scoring struggles.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Manages assist in win
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Beniers posted an assist, four shots on goal, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Flames.
Beniers had an active third period, setting up an Adam Larsson goal and then jumping into a scrum after Martin Pospisil knocked Vince Dunn (undisclosed) out of the game. The helper was Beniers' second point in the last seven games as his offense continues to sputter in his second campaign. He's at 26 points, 103 shots on net, 38 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 57 appearances this season.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Records helper Saturday
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Beniers posted an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
Beniers helped out on Vince Dunn's goal in the opening minute of the game. The 21-year-old Beniers has five points over his last five outings, fueled by a three-point effort in Boston on Feb. 15. The center is up to 24 points, 92 shots on net, 34 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 52 appearances. He's gotten by on strong two-way play, but the offense has been disappointing from a fantasy perspective.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Shows up big in Boston
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Beniers scored a goal, added two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Beniers, a Massachusetts native, delivered a big performance against his hometown team. He's racked up four points over his last two games after going seven contests without a point while missing time with an upper-body injury during his drought. The 21-year-old has endured the dreaded sophomore slump, posting 23 points with 85 shots on net, 32 hits and 28 blocked shots over 49 outings this season. His recent play suggests he may be turning a corner, but he's yet to extend a point streak past three games this season.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Scores Tuesday
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Beniers scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Islanders.
Beniers tallied Seattle's lone regulation goal 5:27 into the first period, beating Ilya Sorokin with a wrister off the rush to put the Kraken ahead 1-0. The goal is Beniers' first point in six games since returning from injured reserve. It's been a disappointing sophomore campaign overall for the 21-year-old center -- he now has seven goals and 20 points through 48 games.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Activated off IR
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Beniers (upper body) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Friday's game versus St. Louis, per the NHL media site.
Beniers was originally deemed a game-time call versus the Blues but his activation clears the way for him to suit up Friday. The 21-year-old center was struggling offensively prior to getting hurt with just one point in his last seven outings. The Massachusetts native figures to start in a bottom-six role against St. Louis but should see more minutes as he gets back up to speed.
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Kraken's Matty Beniers: Game-time decision Friday
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Beniers (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's home matchup against the Blues, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network
Beniers has missed the last five games with his upper-body injury. His status for Friday's contest likely won't be confirmed until the Kraken take the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy managers should plan accordingly. The 21-year-old has registered six goals and 13 assists in 42 games -- he will likely need to step up his production in order for the Kraken to have a shot of making the playoffs.
