Can the Seattle Kraken Surge Past the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena?

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on enemy ice. The Kraken have been riding a wave of momentum, showcasing a strong offensive front in their past games. With a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres and an impressive shutout win against the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring 3-0, it's clear that Seattle's offense is firing on all cylinders.

The team's shooting percentage has been noteworthy; they netted five goals from 26 shots (19 percent shooting) against Buffalo and three from 27 shots (11 percent) versus Vegas. Their powerplay opportunities may not have yielded goals in these games, but their even-strength performance has been formidable.

Defensively, Seattle has also stood tall. The goaltending was particularly stellar during the shutout of Vegas with an impeccable save percentage of 100 percent – stopping all 35 shots faced. This defensive prowess was also evident against Ottawa Senators where they conceded only one goal and maintained a save percentage of 100 percent.

However, despite these strengths, faceoff win percentages have been less dominant for Seattle; they won just under half of their faceoffs in recent games. Improving this aspect could give them better control over the game flow and possession.

The upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash as both teams bring their A-game to Washington D.C.'s renowned venue. Fans can catch this thrilling encounter live on ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW channel 687 for away fans or MNMT channel 642 for home supporters on January 12th at midnight UTC.