The Seattle Kraken (15-16-2) head to the United Center to face the Chicago Blackhawks (11-19-2) in what promises to be an intriguing matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Kraken, despite dropping their last two games, have historically dominated this rivalry with seven victories in their previous ten meetings, including three straight wins against the Blackhawks.
Chicago enters the contest with newfound momentum after securing back-to-back victories, most recently defeating the Washington Capitals 3-2 at home.
The matchup presents an interesting contrast in styles, with Seattle's strong defensive unit allowing just 2.97 goals per game facing off against Chicago's emerging offense led by Connor Bedard, who has accumulated 10 points in his last ten games.
Both teams have shown recent signs of improvement in different areas, with the Kraken's Joey Daccord posting impressive numbers with a .915 save percentage, while the Blackhawks have demonstrated resilience with their perfect penalty-killing efficiency over their recent stretch.
As these teams prepare to face off at the United Center, hockey fans will be watching closely to see if the Kraken can maintain their historical advantage or if the resurgent Blackhawks can continue their winning streak on home ice.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken: who will win?
For tonight's Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken matchup, our predictive model gives the Kraken a 58.6% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
Seattle Kraken: 58.6% win probability
- Superior offensive output (96 goals scored vs Blackhawks' 81)
- Better overall record (15 wins vs Blackhawks' 11)
- Higher points total (32 points vs Blackhawks' 24)
Chicago Blackhawks: 41.4% win probability
- Poor defensive record (101 goals against, 15th in Western Conference)
- Low win percentage (11 wins in 32 games, 34.3% win rate)
- Struggling offense (81 goals scored, second-lowest in Western Conference)
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken odds
| Chicago Blackhawks | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +122 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -140 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Chicago Blackhawks have won 11 out of 32 matches this season.
- 2The Seattle Kraken have won 15 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 24 points, the Chicago Blackhawks holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Seattle Kraken's 32 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken form
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken head to head
Chicago Blackhawks
17%
Seattle Kraken
83%
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
Jan 15, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
5 : 8
Seattle Kraken
