The Edmonton Oilers (23-12-3) visit the Seattle Kraken (17-19-3) as a part of Saturday's NHL schedule, starting at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers are fifth in the Western Conference (49 points), and the Kraken are 12th in the Western Conference (37 points).
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Oilers vs. Kraken: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 11th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 23.71% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.4% | 23rd |
Kraken's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 18th |
| Shots | 27 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 18.26% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.89% | 17th |
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Oilers vs. Kraken Top Players
Oilers
- With 28 goals and 29 assists this season, Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's top contributors (57 points).
- Having scored 15 goals and adding 39 assists, Connor McDavid is a strong contributor for Edmonton through 35 games.
- Edmonton's scoring effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 54 points. He's contributed 22 assists.
- In the 26 games Stuart Skinner has played this season, his save percentage is .898, 42nd in the league.
Kraken
- Jared McCann has totaled 13 goals and 15 assists in 39 games for Seattle, good for 28 points.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has helped lead the offense for Seattle this season with 11 goals and 15 assists.
- Seattle's Jaden Schwartz is among the leaders on the team with 25 total points (12 goals and 13 assists).
- Joey Daccord is 12-9-2 on the season, giving up 57 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 592 saves with a .912 save percentage (16th in the league).
Oilers vs. Kraken Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
Kraken
Jordan Eberle: Out (Pelvis),
Joey Daccord : Questionable (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Ducks | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |