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Climate Pledge Arena Sets the Stage for Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins Showdown

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Climate Pledge Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to assert dominance on the ice.


Oct 21, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Martin Jones (30) and center Ryan Donato (9) celebrate defeating the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Kraken have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings. In a recent game against the Vancouver Canucks, they fell just short with a score of 4-5. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; they managed an impressive 36 shots on goal and scored once out of four powerplay opportunities. However, goaltending was less than ideal as they saved only 74 percent of shots faced.


In contrast, when facing off against the Buffalo Sabres earlier in the week, Seattle came out on top with a decisive 5-1 victory. Their shooting percentage was notably high at nearly 21 percent and they capitalized twice during powerplays. Moreover, their goaltender had an outstanding night with a save percentage of approximately 94 percent.


However, it's worth noting that during these games Seattle struggled in faceoff win percentages and gave away more penalties than one would like – areas that could be exploited by a team like Pittsburgh.


The venue itself might play into Seattle's hands; Climate Pledge Arena has been known for its energetic crowd support which can certainly give home teams an edge. As we approach this matchup, it will be interesting to see if Seattle can leverage this advantage and improve upon areas where they've shown vulnerability.


Fans should mark their calendars for October 30th when these two teams clash at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The game is scheduled for broadcast across various networks including ESPN+ online and ROOT Sports NW locally at channel number 687 so fans won't miss any action from what is sure to be an enthralling encounter on home ice.

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