- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: Kraken Hockey Network
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The Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken (32-30-11) this Saturday at the Climate Pledge Arena.
In their latest game, the Chicago Blackhawks suffered a close defeat, losing 4-3 to the Jets. Their offensive output was mediocre, managing to find the net 3 times from 21 shots taken. The team had 2 power play opportunities but couldn’t capitalize. During this game, they accumulated 2 penalty minutes.
The Blackhawks’ rivals have been awarded 223 power play chances (ranking 12th in professional hockey), converting them into 36 goals. Chicago has faced a total of 2,275 shots against them, maintaining a save percentage of .893. With 1,838 shots taken this season, they boast a shooting percentage of 10.5%. At even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 207 goals while scoring 154. They have had 215 power play opportunities, successfully scoring on 38 of them, which gives them a power play percentage of 17.67%. This season, Chicago has accumulated 68 points, translating to a points percentage of .453. In terms of overall scoring, they have netted 192 goals (30th in the league) and allowed 243 goals against.
In goal for this matchup will be Spencer Knight. Throughout his professional career, Knight has faced 388 goals against him, averaging 2.87 goals against per game. He has participated in 145 games, holding a save percentage of .905 over 5,160 minutes of play. Knight’s win-loss record stands at 67-54-20, with 135 starts to his name. He has recorded 71 quality starts, achieving a percentage of 52.6%. Opponents have taken 4,074 shots against him, with Knight making 3,686 saves.
On the other side, the Seattle Kraken recently played the Oilers but fell short, losing 3-0. They had 3 power play opportunities but failed to score, managing 27 shots without finding the back of the net.
So far, Seattle has attempted 1,862 shots (31st in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.01%, while allowing 2,140 shots against. They possess a penalty kill rate of 73.58% against their opponents’ 193 power play attempts, and their overall save percentage is 89.7%. The Kraken have been awarded 207 power play chances, converting at a rate of 20.29%. They have scored 163 goals at even strength, and 42 goals (21st in the league) with a manpower advantage. Seattle has allowed 221 goals total—170 at even strength and 51 while shorthanded. This season, the Kraken have accrued 205 goals and 75 points, alongside a points percentage of .514.
In goal for Seattle is expected to be Joey Daccord. He has an average of 2.82 goals allowed per game, contributing to a total of 449 goals against him in his career. Daccord has achieved a quality start percentage of 57.2%, with 91 quality starts to his credit. He has been a starter in 159 games and logged 6,782 minutes in net. His career record stands at 68-68-24 over 169 games, with a total of 4,249 saves from 4,698 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .904.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL clash, whether against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago
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