Will the Seattle Kraken Ride the Wave to Victory at Prudential Center?
As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent momentum. The Kraken have shown a remarkable ability to maintain even strength, as evidenced in their last game against the Anaheim Ducks on December 24th. Despite being outshot 22-34, they managed a narrow victory with a final score of 3-2. This resilience is something that could play a significant role in their upcoming game.
The Kraken's performance on special teams has been notable as well. Their powerplay efficiency was on display when they capitalized on one of their opportunities during that same game against the Ducks. However, it's worth mentioning that they only had one powerplay chance and will need more such opportunities against NJ.
Defensively, SEA has been solid with goaltending proving to be a strong suit – boasting an impressive save percentage of 100 percent from their last outing. This defensive prowess will be crucial when facing NJ's offense.
On December 21st against Los Angeles Kings, SEA showcased an aggressive style with 29 hits but also incurred four penalties which could have cost them dearly if not for their penalty kill stepping up and maintaining discipline under pressure.
In contrast, NJ might present challenges with its own strengths; however, based on past performances where SEA showed tenacity by pulling through even when statistics were not in their favor suggests that this upcoming match might tilt towards SEA’s favor once again.
The Devils should not be underestimated though; any lapse in concentration or discipline from SEA could swing the pendulum away from them. It is imperative for SEA to keep up its defensive solidity while exploiting any weaknesses in NJ’s armor.
Fans should mark February 13th on their calendars as this promises to be an exciting clash between two determined teams at Prudential Center starting at midnight GMT (7 PM Eastern Time). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live via ESPN+ nationally or ROOT Sports NW channel 687 for local coverage away from home.