Can the Seattle Kraken Continue Their Winning Streak at PPG Paints Arena?
As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Kraken's recent performance has been nothing short of spectacular, and there's every reason to believe that their winning streak is far from over.
In their last game on January 14 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Kraken dominated with a resounding 7-4 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, netting an impressive 19 percent shooting percentage from a total of 36 shots. The team's ability to capitalize on power plays was evident as they scored once out of two opportunities. Even strength play was particularly strong for SEA, with six goals coming from this situation.
The defensive side wasn't left behind either; SEA blocked a remarkable 26 shots and won nearly half of their faceoffs. Goaltending also played a crucial role in securing this win, as SEA's goalie saved all but four out of 34 shots for a perfect save percentage in even-strength situations.
Looking back further to January 12 against the Washington Capitals, SEA emerged victorious again with a scoreline reflecting their dominance: 4-1. They maintained consistency in defense by blocking another dozen shots and were relentless in attack despite fewer opportunities—shooting at an impressive rate of 17 percent.
SEA's performance on January 10 versus the Buffalo Sabres showcased their offensive prowess yet again; they scored five goals from just twenty-six shots—a shooting percentage that mirrors their latest game—and secured another win with solid goaltending that only allowed two goals past from thirty-eight shots faced.
The Penguins should be wary; while they will have home advantage and loyal fans behind them at PPG Paints Arena, they're up against an opponent whose confidence is sky-high after three consecutive wins marked by robust offense and steadfast defense.
SEA’s recent form suggests that they are more than capable of taking control early on and maintaining pressure throughout all three periods. With such high stakes heading into this matchup, it would not be surprising if SEA continues its trend of scoring early and often while relying on disciplined defense to keep PIT at bay.
Kraken fans should mark their calendars for January 15th when these two teams clash in what promises to be an electrifying game starting at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). For those unable to attend in person can catch all the action live through various broadcast networks including ESPN+ online nationally or ROOT Sports NW channel number 687 for away locale coverage or SportsNet PT channel number 659 for home locale coverage.