Kraken to Engage Stars in Tactical Duel at American Airlines Center

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center, fans can anticipate a game where strategy and precision will be key. The Kraken's recent performance has shown both resilience and areas for improvement that could play a significant role in their upcoming match.

In their last three games, the Kraken have had a mixed bag of results. A notable victory came against the San Jose Sharks with a 4-2 win, showcasing an even-strength goal-scoring prowess and an impressive 100 percent save percentage from their goaltending. However, this was followed by a tough loss to these very Dallas Stars, where they were unable to find the back of the net resulting in a 3-0 defeat. Despite this setback, Seattle demonstrated strong defensive capabilities with 19 blocked shots and maintained discipline with only two penalties.

The most recent game saw them bounce back against Anaheim Ducks with an assertive 4-2 win. The powerplay unit excelled by capitalizing on three out of ten opportunities—a stark contrast to their previous encounter with Dallas where they failed to convert any powerplay chances.

One area that requires attention is faceoffs; Seattle has been inconsistent in this department but showed signs of improvement winning nearly half of their faceoff battles against Anaheim.

The venue may influence the game as well—playing away at American Airlines Center poses its challenges given it's a stronghold for Dallas who will have home advantage and crowd support on their side.

Seattle fans should look forward to seeing if their team can maintain its defensive solidity while improving on special teams' effectiveness which could be decisive factors in this matchup.

The upcoming game is scheduled for April 13th at 7:00 PM UTC at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Fans can catch all the action live on ABC or stream it via ESPN+.