Kraken Set Sail to Conquer Oilers at Rogers Place
As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Kraken's recent performance has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but there's reason to believe they could navigate through the Oilers' defenses in their upcoming match.
In their last game on January 17 against the New York Rangers, SEA showed both resilience and vulnerability. Despite scoring two powerplay goals out of two opportunities and landing 31 shots on goal, they ended up on the losing side with a scoreline of 2-5. Their faceoff win percentage was a mere 33 percent, which is an area that needs significant improvement if they hope to dominate possession against EDM.
However, it wasn't all gloom for SEA; their penalty kill was perfect as they didn't concede any goals while being one man down. This defensive solidity will be crucial when facing an Oilers team known for its lethal powerplay capabilities.
SEA's inconsistency is evident when comparing their performance in New York with their dominant display against Columbus Blue Jackets on January 14. In that game, SEA scored seven goals from just 36 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of 19 percent – and won the game comfortably with a scoreline of 7-4. They also showed grit by blocking a total of 26 shots.
The key takeaway from these past games is that when SEA capitalizes on powerplay opportunities and maintains strong defensive play, they can overpower any opponent. However, consistency remains their biggest adversary.
On the other side of the ice stands EDM who will not make things easy for SEA. The Oilers have shown themselves to be formidable opponents this season and will look to exploit any weakness in Seattle's armor.
Looking ahead to January 19th’s clash at Rogers Place in Edmonton – it’s clear that if Seattle Kraken can harness some consistency from previous performances while tightening up faceoffs and maintaining discipline to avoid penalties – there’s every chance they could leave Canadian waters victorious.
Fans eager not to miss this thrilling encounter can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or ROOT Sports NW channel 687 starting at 9:00 PM EST (6:00 PM PST).