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Seattle Kraken's Justin Schultz Leads Team in Performance as They Face Los Angeles Kings in NHL Clash

The Seattle Kraken are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings in a high-stakes showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams have been performing well in recent games, and this matchup promises to be an exciting one.


Dec 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (44) and Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) battle for the puck in the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

One player who has been leading the charge for the Seattle Kraken is defenseman Justin Schultz. In the previous three games, Schultz has shown his defensive prowess with solid performances. He has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, and 0 points, but his contributions go beyond just scoring. Schultz has taken 2 shots on goal and maintained a shooting percentage of 0%. He has also displayed great defensive skills with a plus-minus rating of 0 and no penalties committed. In terms of ice time, Schultz has spent an average of 14 minutes and 49 seconds on the ice per game.


Another standout player for the Seattle Kraken is defenseman Ryker Evans. Although he hasn't scored any goals in the past three games, Evans has contributed to the team's success with his defensive play. He has recorded 1 assist and 1 point, along with 3 shots on goal and a shooting percentage of 33%. Evans also boasts a plus-minus rating of 1 and has accumulated 2 hits during his time on the ice.


Dec 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) passes the puck against the LA Kings in the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

On the offensive front, forward Brandon Tanev has been making an impact for the Seattle Kraken. While he hasn't found the back of the net in recent games, Tanev has been active on offense with 2 shots on goal. He also brings physicality to his game with 2 hits and displays defensive awareness with a plus-minus rating of -1.


In goal, goaltender Joey Daccord has been solid for the Seattle Kraken. In his previous three starts, Daccord made impressive saves to keep his team in the game. He has made 24 saves out of 26 shots, resulting in a save percentage of 92%. Daccord has been particularly effective during penalty kills, making 1 powerplay save and 4 shorthanded saves.


Dec 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) reaches for the puck against Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) in the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Los Angeles Kings, defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov has been a key player on their roster. Gavrikov has contributed to the team's success with 1 goal, 0 assists, and 1 point in the past three games. He has taken 1 shot on goal with a shooting percentage of 100% and maintained a plus-minus rating of 2. Gavrikov has also displayed defensive skills with no penalties committed and an average ice time of 21 minutes and 10 seconds.


The Seattle Kraken will need to keep an eye on forward Quinton Byfield from the Los Angeles Kings. Byfield has been a force to be reckoned with on offense, recording 0 goals, 1 assist, and 1 point in the previous three games. He has taken 2 shots on goal and maintained a shooting percentage of 0%. Byfield also boasts a plus-minus rating of 1 and has accumulated 2 hits during his time on the ice.


In goal for the Los Angeles Kings, goaltender Cam Talbot has been impressive. Talbot made crucial saves to keep his team in contention, stopping 21 out of 24 shots faced for a save percentage of 88%. He has been particularly effective during penalty kills, making no powerplay saves and securing 5 shorthanded saves.


Based on their recent performances, it is clear that Justin Schultz's defensive contributions will be vital for the Seattle Kraken's success against the Los Angeles Kings. However, they must also keep an eye on players like Vladislav Gavrikov from the Kings who can make an impact on both ends of the ice.


The game is scheduled to take place on April 4, 2024, at 1:30 AM UTC and will be broadcasted on Max TV. Fans can tune in to watch this thrilling matchup between the Seattle Kraken and the Los Angeles Kings as both teams battle for victory at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

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