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Jagger Firkus in projected Kraken lineup for Helsinki finale

Seattle could bring in its 2022 second-round pick for Saturday’s Global Series finale against Carolina.

File photo: Seattle Kraken forward Jagger Firkus celebrates with teammates after scoring in a preseason game against Calgary.
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Jagger Firkus could make his NHL debut for the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in Helsinki. NHL.com projects the forward to replace Jani Nyman against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second game of the Global Series.

Seattle picked Firkus 35th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft. He received his first NHL call-up earlier this month but did not dress for Thursday’s opener, which Carolina won 4–1.

Seattle coach Lane Lambert told NHL.com that defenceman Ryan Lindgren and forward Jacob Melanson are game-time decisions. Both have upper-body injuries.

Saturday’s game at Veikkaus Arena starts at 1 p.m. ET.

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