The United Center is set for a compelling Western Conference matchup as the Chicago Blackhawks, riding a four-game losing streak, look to turn things around against a Seattle Kraken team fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
While Chicago's talented trio of Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen, and Ryan Donato has been providing offensive spark with over 50 points each, their league-worst shot average and bottom-three defense could spell trouble against Seattle's balanced attack.
The Blackhawks' newly acquired netminder Spencer Knight (2.38 GAA) squares off against the Kraken's Joey Daccord in what promises to be an intriguing battle between the home team desperate for a win and an away team clinging to fading postseason dreams.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken matchup, our predictive model gives the Kraken a 52% chance of defeating the Hawks.
Pre-game probabilities
Seattle Kraken
Moneyline
Win %
52%
48%
Chicago Blackhawks
Seattle Kraken: 52% win probability
- Better goal differential (-18 vs Hawks' -55)
- Higher position in standings (13th vs 15th in Western Conference)
- Superior scoring output (203 goals vs Chicago's 182)
Chicago Blackhawks: 48% win probability
- Poor defensive record (237 goals against, second-worst in West)
- Struggling recent form (LLLLW in last 5 games)
- Low points total (49 points in 67 games, second-lowest in conference)
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken preview
The struggling Blackhawks welcome the Seattle Kraken to the United Center in what's shaping up to be a battle of two teams desperate for points.
Chicago's recent acquisition of Spencer Knight has brought a glimmer of hope to their crease - the young netminder's posted solid numbers with a 2.38 GAA and two shutouts since arriving from Florida.
The Kraken's offense has been hit-or-miss lately, but Eeli Tolvanen's been a bright spot with 21 goals, while the dynamic duo of Chandler Stephenson and Jared McCann keep finding ways to create scoring chances.
Chicago's power play has been their saving grace, clicking at an impressive 24.4% thanks to the creative chemistry between Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen, who've both hit the 52-point mark.
The Blackhawks' defensive struggles continue to haunt them though - they're giving up over 31 shots per game and sitting near the bottom of the league in goals against.
Seattle's Joey Daccord has hit a rough patch, dropping four of his last five starts, which could open the door for Chicago's talented trio of Bedard, Teravainen, and Donato to capitalize.
These teams tend to light up the scoreboard when they meet - six of their last eight matchups have turned into high-scoring affairs.
With both teams' defensive issues and Chicago's recent offensive spark under Knight, we might be in for another barn-burner at the United Center.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken form
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken head to head
Chicago Blackhawks
33%
Seattle Kraken
67%
Dec 20, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 1
Seattle Kraken
Nov 15, 2024
Seattle Kraken
3 : 1
Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 25, 2024
Seattle Kraken
6 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 15, 2023
Seattle Kraken
7 : 1
Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 29, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
4 : 3
Seattle Kraken
Apr 9, 2023
Seattle Kraken
7 : 3
Chicago Blackhawks
