O'Brien scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 4-3 win over Barrie in Game 1 on Wednesday.
O'Brien started the Eastern Conference Finals the same way he opened the second round, delivering a three-point effort. This was his seventh multi-point game during the OHL playoffs. He's earned five goals and 13 assists over nine playoff outings this year. O'Brien will look to remain productive as Brantford makes a strong push for a league title.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Earns three points for Bulldogs
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O'Brien scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 8-1 win over North Bay in Game 1 on Wednesday.
O'Brien had a strong performance in Brantford's second-round opener. The goals were his first two of the playoffs. He's at nine points, 12 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through five postseason appearances. O'Brien continues to be an offensive leader for the Bulldogs after he earned 28 goals and 93 points in 53 games during the regular season.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Trio of assists in OHL win
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O'Brien registered three assists in OHL Brantford's 6-5 overtime win over Sudbury in Game 3 on Tuesday.
O'Brien has done a fine job so far in the playoffs, earning five assists despite a minus-4 rating over three games so far. He's coming off a 28-goal, 93-point effort from 53 regular-season outings. He had 11 points in 11 playoff contests last spring, but he should be able to do better than that as long as the Bulldogs make a deep run.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Two of each in OHL win
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O'Brien scored twice and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 6-5 win over North Bay on Friday.
O'Brien has 11 points over his last three outings as he continues to put together a strong end of the regular season. In total, he's at 28 goals and 93 points over 53 appearances. The Kraken prospect's up to second in the OHL in points despite being one of just two top-10 scorers in the league to play in under 60 games so far.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Earns four more points
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O'Brien scored a goal and added three assists in OHL Brantford's 5-2 win over Niagara on Wednesday.
O'Brien has picked up the pace again with eight points over his last three games. The Kraken prospect continues to dominate with 26 goals and 63 helpers through 52 appearances this season. The 18-year-old may get a look with the Kraken early in the 2026-27 campaign, but he won't be transferring to the NCAA because he has already signed his entry-level deal.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Paces offense in OHL win
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O'Brien scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 3-0 win over Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday.
O'Brien was still able to make an impact in a low-scoring contest. O'Brien is up to 25 goals and 85 points through 51 appearances this season. His goal Sunday was his first in six games in March, though he has added seven assists this month.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Keeps rolling with three points
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O'Brien scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 win over Brampton on Wednesday.
O'Brien has five goals and four assists during his five-game point streak. He's now at 24 goals, 75 points, 118 shots on net and a plus-19 rating through 44 appearances this season. He already showed pretty well with a 1.48 points-per-game pace in the 2024-25 regular season, and he's upped his efficiency to 1.70 points per game this year.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Four more points in OHL win
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O'Brien scored twice and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 7-1 win over Barrie on Sunday.
O'Brien racked up four goals and five assists over three games this week, extending his point streak to six contests. He's now at a total of 16 goals and 57 points through 32 appearances this season. O'Brien is shooting 21.3 percent, but it's his playmaking that continues to stand out at the junior level. He should be a top-six fixture in a few years, adding to the Kraken's deep crop of center prospects.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Trio of helpers in OHL loss
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O'Brien registered three assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 loss to Oshawa on Sunday.
O'Brien had been in a bit of a cold patch with a goal and three helpers over his previous seven contests. Despite the slowdown, he's still first in the OHL with 44 points this season, contributing 10 goals and 34 assists over 24 appearances. The Kraken prospect should continue to be among the league leaders throughout the year as he provides a strong playmaking element in a high-scoring offense.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Dishes four helpers in OHL win
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O'Brien registered four assists in OHL Brantford's 6-2 win over Saginaw on Sunday.
O'Brien is leading the OHL with 32 points over 14 appearances. He's made noise as a playmaker, earning eight goals and 24 assists so far. The 18-year-old center should continue to be a key part of the Bulldogs' talented offense throughout 2025-26.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Leading performer in win Friday
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O'Brien scored a goal on two shots and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 6-0 win over Sudbury on Friday.
O'Brien has been back in the junior ranks for a couple of weeks, and he's already racked up eight points in five games for the Bulldogs. The Kraken prospect is captaining Brantford this year, so he'll be a massive part of the team's offense and could also be in contention for a spot on Team Canada's World Junior Championship roster. He had 98 points in 66 regular-season games in 2024-25, which was his draft year.
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Kraken's Jake O'Brien: Working in non-contact jersey
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O'Brien was on the ice in a non-contact sweater Wednesday, Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports reports.
O'Brien was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and is a long shot to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster. Given all the young talent on the Kraken roster, the team will likely take its time allowing O'Brien to get NHL-ready. Once given the all-clear, O'Brien will likely be headed back to OHL Brantford, where he racked up 98 points in 66 regular-season games last year.
