The Seattle Kraken (7-8-1) host the Chicago Blackhawks (6-9-1) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a victory. The Kraken are coming off a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, while the Blackhawks knocked off the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime in their last outing.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks are 4-6-0 while totaling 25 goals against 28 goals given up. On 31 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (16.1%).
Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Kraken 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-163)
- Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have finished 3-1-4 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 7-8-1.
- Seattle is 2-2-1 (five points) in its five games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Kraken recorded only one goal, they lost both times.
- Seattle finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Kraken are 6-1-1 in the eight games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 13 points).
- In the six games when Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
- When it has outshot opponents, Seattle is 4-2-0 (eight points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-6-1 to record seven points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 6-9-1 record this season and are 2-1-3 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Chicago has earned three points (1-2-1) in its four games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals six times, earning 10 points from those matchups (5-1-0).
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned nine points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 26th |
| 16th | 3.13 | Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 13th |
| 27th | 27.1 | Shots | 27.3 | 25th |
| 23rd | 30.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 27th |
| 19th | 18.37% | Power Play % | 20.83% | 12th |
| 20th | 78% | Penalty Kill % | 79.17% | 18th |
Kraken vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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