Seattle Kraken to Face Off Against Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena
As the Seattle Kraken prepare to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Kraken's recent performance has been nothing short of spectacular, and they're looking to continue their winning streak.
In their last game against the Minnesota Wild on November 4th, the Kraken dominated with a 4-0 victory. Their offense was relentless, netting three goals in the second period alone and adding another in the third for good measure. With a shooting percentage of 17 percent and a power play goal to their credit, they showcased their ability to capitalize on opportunities. Even more impressive was their defense; not only did they block 14 shots but also shut out the Wild completely thanks to an impeccable goaltending performance that boasted a save percentage of 100 percent.
The previous encounter against Calgary Flames on November 2nd further highlighted Seattle's offensive prowess as they scored five goals. Despite having a lower faceoff win percentage at just under 39 percent, it didn't stop them from finding ways to score and ultimately secure another win.
However, it's not just about scoring; discipline plays a crucial role too. In both games mentioned above, Seattle maintained composure by limiting penalties—only two minor penalties against Minnesota and five total against Calgary—which allowed them to stay in control throughout each game.
On the other side of the ice stand the Pittsburgh Penguins who have had mixed results recently. In their last outing versus Seattle on October 30th at Climate Pledge Arena, despite putting up more shots than Seattle (33 compared to 30), they were unable to convert effectively—scoring only once which resulted in a loss with final score favoring Seattle by three goals (3-1). The Penguins' shooting accuracy stood low at just three percent while also losing out slightly in faceoffs won (47 percent).
Given these statistics and recent form, it would be reasonable for fans of the Kraken to expect another strong performance from their team when they meet again on November 5th. The key factors likely contributing towards potential success will be maintaining strong defense coupled with efficient scoring chances taken advantage of during power plays.
Seattle’s strategy should focus on exploiting Pittsburgh’s weaknesses shown during past encounters while continuing its disciplined play style that minimizes penalty time—a formula that has proven successful thus far.
Kraken enthusiasts should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup scheduled for November 5th at PPG Paints Arena starting at 6:00 PM EST/3:00 PM PST. Fans can catch all action live nationally via ESPN+ or locally through ROOT Sports NW channel number is not necessary here or SportsNet PT channel number is not necessary here depending upon your location.