In this episode of "Locked on Kraken," host Erica L. Ayala dives into the Seattle Kraken's crucial matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. It's the final game of a grueling six-game road trip, and the Kraken are facing some serious challenges. Injuries have hit the team hard. 

Key players like Jared McCann and Andre Burakovsky are sidelined, putting extra pressure on the rest of the roster. Matty Beniers sums it up: "The guys that are in the lineup are the guys that are going to have to step up." No excuses, just results. Goaltending's a big concern. Joey Daccord and Philip Grubauer are struggling, with save percentages below .900. 

Meanwhile, Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck is standing tall at .927. It's a stark contrast that could make or break this game. Offensively, the Kraken need to bring the heat. More shots, more net-front presence. Erica's looking at guys like Jaden Schwartz - "our most sandpapery, sandpaper guy" - to make it happen. 

There's a family twist to this matchup. Kraken head coach Lane Lambert's nephew, Brad, plays for the Jets. Lane's got nothing but praise for the kid: "He's got tremendous speed and he's a kid who wants the puck, and that's a special thing." Bottom line? As Erica puts it, "This Kraken team has to show up. They have to show up. There's no excuses." It's do-or-die time in Winnipeg. 

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Locked On Kraken is a daily podcast covering the 32nd NHL team! Host and freelancer journalist Erica L. Ayala (Locked on WBB, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and more) helped the then NHL Seattle franchise launch the Seattle Kraken brand back in July 2020. 

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