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Can Seattle Kraken Turn the Tide Against Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena?

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Kings, fans are looking for signs of hope after a string of challenging games. The upcoming battle at Crypto.com Arena is more than just another game on the schedule; it's an opportunity for the Kraken to prove their resilience and capability to bounce back.


Dec 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings defenseman Jordan Spence (21) against the Seattle Kraken in the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with an opponent, on March 23 against the Arizona Coyotes, SEA showed promise despite falling short in overtime with a final score of 2-1. Their performance was marked by a solid defensive effort, blocking 21 shots and winning over half of their faceoffs. However, they struggled on powerplays, failing to convert any of their three opportunities despite winning 60 percent of powerplay faceoffs.


The offensive side left much to be desired as well; SEA only managed one goal from 28 shots—a shooting percentage that will need improvement if they are to overcome LA's defense. The silver lining can be found in their goaltending which maintained a perfect save percentage during even strength play.


Dec 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Kraken center Devin Shore (94) skaes with the puck against the LA Kings in the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Comparatively, LA enters this matchup after demonstrating formidable strength in recent games. Their victory over Vegas Golden Knights showcased an aggressive offense that capitalized on powerplays and peppered the net with shots resulting in three goals from 37 attempts.


For SEA fans seeking optimism ahead of this clash, consider this: every game is a fresh start and past performances don't dictate future outcomes. The key for SEA lies in capitalizing on scoring opportunities and maintaining strong goaltending—areas where they have shown potential even amid losses.


Dec 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) defends the goal against the LA Kings in the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game scheduled for April 4th at Crypto.com Arena promises high stakes and intense competition as both teams vie for dominance. Fans eager to support SEA can tune into Max TV at 6:30 PM PT for live coverage of what could be a pivotal moment in the team's season trajectory.

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