Seattle Kraken Set to Battle San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Kraken have been showing a promising performance in their recent games, which could be an indicator of what's to come in this upcoming match.

In their last three games, the Kraken have secured two wins and one overtime loss, collecting points in each game. Their most recent victory against the Anaheim Ducks showcased their ability to maintain a lead with a final score of 3-2. This win was backed by an impressive goaltending performance with a save percentage of 94 percent and strong defensive play resulting in 18 blocked shots.

The team's shooting accuracy has been notable as well, with shooting percentages of 14 percent against the Ducks and 7 percent during their overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. However, faceoff win percentages have been less than stellar across these games averaging around 40 percent which could be an area for improvement heading into San Jose.

Special teams have also contributed positively with powerplay goals scored and shorthanded goals prevented thanks to solid penalty killing efforts. The physicality has remained consistent too; hits totaled at least 17 across all three matches indicating that they're not shying away from body contact.

While past performances are no guarantee of future results, these trends suggest that Seattle is finding ways to stay competitive even when faced with challenges on ice. As they head into enemy territory at SAP Center – known for its energetic atmosphere – maintaining focus on these strengths will be key for securing another win.

Fans can catch all the action live on January 31st at ESPN+, NBCS-CA or ROOT Sports NW depending on their location. The puck drops at 7:30 PM local time (3:30 AM UTC) in San Jose where both teams will look to assert dominance early on in this NHL matchup.