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				 Seattle Kraken (15-16-2, in the Pacific 
				Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (11-19-2, in the Central 
				Division) 
				 
				Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST 
				 
				BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks and the Seattle Kraken take 
				the ice in Western Conference play. 
				 
				Chicago has an 11-19-2 record overall and a 6-8-0 record on its 
				home ice. The Blackhawks are 6-9-2 when they serve more penalty 
				minutes than their opponent. 
				 
				Seattle has a 15-16-2 record overall and a 7-8-0 record on the 
				road. The Kraken have gone 1-6-0 in games their opponents commit 
				fewer penalties. 
				 
				Thursday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. 
				The Kraken won the previous matchup 3-1. 
				 
				TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has seven goals and 19 assists for 
				the Blackhawks. Ryan Donato has three goals and three assists 
				over the past 10 games. 
				 
				Jared McCann has 11 goals and 15 assists for the Kraken. Oliver 
				Bjorkstrand has scored six goals and added five assists over the 
				last 10 games. 
				 
				LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-7-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 
				assists, three penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 
				3.3 goals per game. 
				 
				Kraken: 4-5-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.8 assists, two penalties 
				and 4.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. 
				 
				INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed. 
				 
				Kraken: None listed. 
				
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