Sharks Set to Challenge Kraken in Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena

As the San Jose Sharks prepare to face off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Sharks are coming into this match with varied performances in their past games. In their most recent encounter against the Kraken, they suffered a narrow defeat with a final score of 2-4, despite having a higher faceoff win percentage of 57 percent and blocking more shots.

However, looking at their last three games provides insights into the Sharks' current form. They secured an impressive shutout victory over the St. Louis Blues with four goals scored and none conceded, showcasing an exceptional save percentage from their goaltender who saved all 35 shots faced. This victory was marked by an aggressive second period where they netted three goals.

In contrast, their game against the Minnesota Wild saw them on the losing end with only one goal scored and three conceded. Despite this loss, there were positives to take away as they won 57 percent of faceoffs and had eighteen blocked shots indicating strong defensive efforts.

The upcoming game promises to be an intriguing battle as both teams have shown strengths that could tip the scales in either direction. The Sharks will need to capitalize on powerplay opportunities better than they did in previous games while maintaining solid goaltending performance.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for April 12th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ for internet users and NBCS-CA or ROOT Sports NW for TV viewers starting at 7:00 PM PT (Pacific Time).