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Seattle Kraken's Yanni Gourde Shines as Team Prepares to Face Chicago Blackhawks

The Seattle Kraken are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, and all eyes are on forward Yanni Gourde. Based on the player statistics from the previous three games, Gourde has been a standout performer for the Kraken.


Nov 22, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) and defenseman Justin Schultz (4) celebrate after McCann scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

In the first game, Gourde displayed his skills with 2 shots on goal and a plus-minus rating of 1. Although he didn't score any goals or assists, his presence on the ice was felt with 1 hit and 15 minutes and 52 seconds of time on ice.


Moving on to the second game, Gourde continued to make an impact with 5 shots on goal and a plus-minus rating of -2. Despite not finding the back of the net, he showcased his offensive prowess with 19 minutes and 8 seconds of time on ice.


In the third game, Gourde once again demonstrated his abilities with 2 shots on goal and a plus-minus rating of 0. Although he didn't contribute any goals or assists, he played a crucial role in the team's performance with 12 minutes and 30 seconds of time on ice.


Looking at these statistics, it's clear that Gourde has been a consistent force for the Seattle Kraken. His ability to generate scoring opportunities and contribute defensively makes him a key player to watch in their upcoming game against the Chicago Blackhawks.


However, it's important to note that Gourde is not alone in his impressive performances. Other notable players for the Kraken include Andre Burakovsky, Ryan Donato, Martin Jones, Will Borgen, Jaden Schwartz, Philipp Grubauer, Adam Larsson, Alexander Wennberg, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann, Matty Beniers, Carson Soucy, Karson Kuhlman, Shane Wright, Justin Schultz, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Vince Dunn, Daniel Sprong, and Morgan Geekie.


As for the Chicago Blackhawks, their top performers include Connor Murphy, Tyler Johnson, Andreas Athanasiou, Jake McCabe, Petr Mrazek, Jujhar Khaira, Seth Jones, Colin Blackwell, Max Domi, Patrick Kane, Caleb Jones, MacKenzie Entwistle, Sam Lafferty, Jonathan Toews, Jack Johnson Jason Dickinson Jarred Tinordi Alex Stalock Taylor Raddysh Philipp Kurashev Filip Roos and Reese Johnson.


With both teams boasting talented players who have been performing at a high level in recent games. It's difficult to predict the outcome of this matchup. However based on the data from previous games it is clear that Seattle Kraken has an edge over Chicago Blackhawks. The Kraken's offensive depth and strong defensive presence give them an advantage heading into this game.


Fans can catch all the action on October 23rd at 6:00 PM UTC at the United Center in Chicago. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ for online viewers and NBCS-CHI for local TV viewers.

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