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Matty Beniers

Center · Seattle Kraken

2021 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 2 (#2) — Seattle Kraken

Next Game

Wed, Apr 15 · 10:00 PM ET @ Golden Knights

Sportsnet Pacific, TVAS, KHN/Prime,
KING 5, KONG, Scripps Sports

Age 236'2"181 lbsShoots LeftHingham, USA

Current Season

GP

79

Goals

20

Assists

28

Points

48

+/-

-6

S%

13.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 11vs CGY101+1321:16
Apr 9vs VGK000+1021:17
Apr 7@ MIN0000318:56
Apr 6@ WPG011-1115:21
Apr 4vs CHI011-1120:49

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$7.14M

Total Value

$50.00M

Expires

7 yrs · 2030-2031

Status

Then UFA

12-team no-trade list (: 2029-30 to 2030-31)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Kokko, Lambert Drop Postgame Gold

Kokko and teammates Lambert, Beniers, and Gaudreau unload honest postgame audio after the Kraken's big win. Locker room vibes spill out on what clicked in that debut shutout effort. These bites reveal the chemistry fueling their late surge toward the playoffs.

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Game Preview
Beniers Buries One on Cooley in CGY-SEA Clash

Matty Beniers wastes no time lighting the lamp against Devin Cooley as Calgary visits Seattle in a matchup that screams Pacific Division intensity. The Kraken's young star has that knack for exploiting goalie positioning in tight, something Flames netminders know all too well from past tilts. With playoff positioning on the line late in the season, this goal shifts the momentum and puts the pressure right back on Calgary's defense to respond.

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News
Lambert, Others Postgame Sound

Lambert leads the postgame sound bites, joined by McCann and Beniers, unpacking a game that had coaches pacing and fans on edge. These vets know how to dissect the turning points without spilling every secret, but their tones reveal the stakes in a standings battle nobody saw coming. Locker room leaders like these shape narratives that echo through front offices as teams jockey for postseason seeds.

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News
Lambert, Others Drop Postgame Sound Bites

Brad Lambert and key voices like McMann and Beniers hit the postgame mics after a heated battle, spilling insights only locker-room regulars catch. These clips often betray the raw emotions and tactical tweaks that swing series, especially when young guns like these carry the load. Their words hint at the fire burning inside as both teams jockey for late-season positioning.

Winnipeg JetsSeattle Kraken
Game Preview
Beniers, Stephenson, Eberle Face Panthers

Matthew Beniers anchors the Kraken's attack versus Florida, joined by Chandler Stephenson and Jordan Eberle in a preview packed with matchup intrigue. Seattle aims to exploit the Panthers' road woes while protecting home ice in a game that screams playoff preview. With both sides jockeying for wild-card edge, these forwards carry the load against Sergei Bobrovsky's wall.

Seattle KrakenFlorida Panthers
Game Recap
Beniers Trade Would Turbocharge Flyers' Core

The Flyers sit near the top of the East, but their center puzzle remains unsolved, and whispers from Seattle point to Matty Beniers as the perfect piece to slide right in. Kraken GM Jason Botterill fields calls on the former Calder winner who's pacing for 50-plus points while anchoring their top line, yet Seattle craves a top-six scorer to flip the script on their roster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Matty Beniers's stats this season?
Matty Beniers has 20 goals and 28 assists for 48 points in 79 games this season.
What team does Matty Beniers play for?
Matty Beniers is a forward for the Seattle Kraken.
What is Matty Beniers's contract?
Matty Beniers has a cap hit of $7.14M with 5 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Matty Beniers drafted?
Matty Beniers was drafted in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Seattle Kraken in Round 1, Pick 2 (2 overall).
Where is Matty Beniers from?
Matty Beniers is 23 years old and was born in Hingham, USA.