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Climate Pledge Arena Sets the Stage for Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks Showdown

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to host the Chicago Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Kraken have shown resilience in their past games, securing two wins and one overtime loss in their last three outings.


Oct 7, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Seattle Kraken celebrate a goal by forward Jared McCann (19) against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

The team's strength has been evident in even-strength play, where they've scored a majority of their goals. Despite a shooting percentage that hovers around seven percent over these games, they've managed to find the back of the net with consistency when playing at full strength. However, there is room for improvement on special teams; powerplay opportunities haven't been capitalized upon as effectively as they could be.


Faceoffs have been a challenge for the Kraken; winning less than half of these critical puck possessions indicates an area that could be leveraged by opponents. Yet, this hasn't stopped them from outscoring their adversaries overall.


Defensively, goaltending has been solid with save percentages well above ninety percent in two of the three games. This reliability between the pipes will be crucial against a Blackhawks team looking to exploit any weaknesses.


Seattle's physical game has also been notable with hits totaling 65 across three matches—an aspect that can shift momentum and energize both players and fans alike.


As we look ahead to this matchup at Climate Pledge Arena—a venue known for its raucous support—the home advantage could play into Seattle's hands. The energy from the crowd often acts as an extra player on ice and could provide just enough lift for those crucial faceoff wins or defensive stands.


Fans can catch all the action live on January 25th at 7:00 PM PST on TNT (channel 245) or stream it via Max Internet service. Don't miss what promises to be an exciting battle on ice as Seattle looks to continue its upward trajectory in front of a home crowd eager for victory.

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