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Seattle Kraken Set Sail for Victory at PPG Paints Arena

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The Kraken have been showing a formidable trend in their recent games, with a series of victories that highlight their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.


Oct 21, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Kraken dominated with seven goals to four, showcasing an aggressive offense that took 36 shots on goal and converted nearly 19 percent of them. Their defense was equally strong, blocking 26 shots and allowing only four goals from 34 shots against them. This balance has been a key factor in their success.


The game before that saw the Kraken take down the Washington Capitals with four goals to one. They maintained control throughout the match, taking advantage of every opportunity and demonstrating a shooting accuracy of 17 percent from 23 shots on goal. The goaltending was exceptional as well, with an impressive save percentage that kept Capitals' scoring attempts at bay.


Earlier still, they faced off against the Buffalo Sabres in what turned out to be another showcase of offensive strength and goaltending prowess. Scoring five goals from just 26 shots indicates a high level of efficiency in front of goal – a shooting percentage standing at 19 percent once again proves this point.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash as both teams bring strong records into play. However, it's worth noting that while Seattle's offense has been firing on all cylinders, they've shown some vulnerability in faceoff win percentages across these matches – something they'll need to tighten up if they want to maintain possession and control the pace against Pittsburgh.


Kraken fans should expect another thrilling encounter as their team looks poised for another victory based on recent performances. With solid goaltending backing up an efficient attack line-up, there's every reason for optimism heading into this matchup.


Be sure not to miss any action when Seattle takes on Pittsburgh on January 15th at PPG Paints Arena; puck drop is scheduled for 18:00 local time (6 PM ET). Fans can catch live coverage through ESPN+ nationally or ROOT Sports NW channel number 687 locally.

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