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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