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Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken

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Blackhawks visit the Kraken after shootout victory

Chicago Blackhawks (6-9-1, in the Central Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (7-8-1, in the Pacific Division)

Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Chicago Blackhawks after the Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime.

Seattle has a 7-8-1 record overall and a 4-3-1 record on its home ice. The Kraken are 1-5-0 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Chicago has gone 4-5-1 in road games and 6-9-1 overall. The Blackhawks have a 1-2-1 record in games decided by a goal.

The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jared McCann has eight goals and 11 assists for the Kraken. Ales Stezka has over the last 10 games.

Connor Bedard has three goals and 10 assists for the Blackhawks. Petr Mrazek has scored goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Kraken: 3-6-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 3.8 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Blackhawks: 4-6-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Kraken: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

Regular Season Series

Statistics

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3.06 Goals Against per Game 3.13
31.1 Shots Against per Game 30.1
79.2 Penalty Kill Percentage 78.0
10 Power Play Goals Against 11
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
2.50 Goals For per Game 3.00
27.3 Shots per Game 27.1
10 Power Play Goals 9
20.8 Power Play Percentage 18.4
0 Short Handed Goals 0
140 Penalty Minutes 141
Seattle Kraken Seattle Kraken Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Daniel Sprong, RW Out Nov 14
Philipp Grubauer, G Day-To-Day Nov 14
Vince Dunn, D Injured Reserve Nov 8
Brandon Montour, D Day-To-Day Oct 31
Jared McCann, LW Day-To-Day Oct 3
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Alec Martinez, D Injured Reserve Nov 14
Laurent Brossoit, G Injured Reserve Nov 9
Arvid Soderblom, G Day-To-Day Oct 27
Pat Maroon, LW Day-To-Day Oct 20
Joey Anderson, RW Day-To-Day Oct 20

Game Information

Climate Pledge Arena

Location: Seattle, WA
Capacity:

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 15 1 30 0
Minnesota 10 2 23 3
Dallas 9 5 18 0
Colorado 9 8 18 0
Utah 7 6 17 3
St. Louis 7 9 14 0
Chicago 6 9 13 1
Nashville 5 9 12 2

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 10 4 22 2
Los Angeles 9 6 21 3
Vancouver 8 3 19 3
Calgary 8 6 19 3
Edmonton 8 7 17 1
Seattle 7 8 15 1
San Jose 5 9 13 3
Anaheim 5 8 12 2
Full Standings
Blackhawks Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ LA W 4-3 SO
@ ANA W 4-2
vs DET L 4-1
@ DAL L 3-1
vs MIN W 2-1 OT
Kraken Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ OTT L 3-0
@ BOS L 2-0
@ COL L 6-3
vs VGK W 4-3 OT
vs CBJ W 5-2