Seattle Kraken to Engage in Tactical Tussle with San Jose Sharks

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks, fans are eager to see if the team can rebound from a recent string of challenging games. The upcoming match at SAP Center at San Jose will be a test of resilience and strategy for the Kraken.

In their last three games, Seattle's performance has been a mix of highs and lows. Against the Vegas Golden Knights, they managed only one goal despite 22 shots on target, reflecting a shooting percentage that leaves room for improvement. Their defensive play was more robust, with 30 hits and 16 blocked shots; however, they struggled in faceoffs with only a 39 percent win rate.

The encounter with Buffalo Sabres exposed some defensive vulnerabilities as Seattle conceded six goals from just 30 shots. While their powerplay unit did manage to score once out of five opportunities, it wasn't enough to secure victory. Faceoff performance remained an area needing attention as they won only 39 percent of draws.

The game against Nashville Predators showed better goaltending with an impressive save percentage but ultimately ended in another loss for Seattle. They scored once on home ice but allowed four goals against them.

For the upcoming game against San Jose Sharks, fans should watch closely how Seattle adjusts its tactics both offensively and defensively. Improving faceoff success could be crucial in gaining control of the puck and setting up scoring chances while tightening up defense will be key in thwarting San Jose's attacks.

The match is scheduled for April 2nd at SAP Center at San Jose and will begin at 7:30 PM PT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into NBCS-CA or ROOT Sports NW for television broadcasts.