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Seattle Kraken to Unleash Fury on Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 19th at 8:30 PM EST, will be broadcasted across various networks including ESPN+, CHSN, KHN, and KONG, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action.


Nov 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA;  Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers (10) skates against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Recent Performance Trends


The Seattle Kraken have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against Tampa Bay Lightning, despite a valiant effort marked by an impressive goaltending performance with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent and blocking 18 shots, they fell short with only one goal scored on 22 shots. This loss highlighted some areas for improvement in offensive execution and power play effectiveness.


However, looking back at their performance against Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers provides a more nuanced picture of their capabilities. Against the Bruins, the Kraken showcased their offensive prowess by netting five goals from just 21 shots – an astonishing shooting percentage of 24 percent. Their defense was equally impressive; goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves out of 34 shots faced.


Nov 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) skates against Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Against the Panthers, despite losing in overtime and scoring only once on eighteen attempts, Seattle demonstrated resilience in defense with Joey Daccord stopping all but one of the thirty-three shots he faced.


Key Factors for Upcoming Game


For Seattle to emerge victorious against Chicago Blackhawks at United Center – one of NHL's most daunting arenas – they must leverage their defensive strengths while finding ways to enhance shot quality and conversion rates on offense. The team's ability to adapt its strategy mid-game could also play a crucial role given recent fluctuations in performance during different periods.


Nov 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA;  Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle (7) is helped from the ice by a trainer during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Special teams will likely influence this matchup significantly; both power play conversions and penalty kill efficiency could tip the scales for either side. With recent games showing potential vulnerabilities but also significant strengths within Seattle’s lineup - particularly in goaltending - refining these aspects could prove decisive.


As we look forward to this clash between two formidable teams eager for victory, it’s clear that both sides have much to prove. For fans planning to catch this spectacle live or through broadcasts available on ESPN+, CHSN (TV), KHN (TV), or KONG (TV), expect nothing less than heart-pounding hockey action from puck drop till final horn.


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