The Seattle Kraken (15-16-2) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (11-19-2) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on December 19, 2024, starting at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kraken rank 12th in the Western Conference with 32 points and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference with 24 points.
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Kraken vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kraken's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 18% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.49% | 17th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 23rd |
| Shots | 25.4 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 22.62% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.95% | 4th |
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Kraken vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Kraken
- Jared McCann has been imperative to Seattle's offense this season, putting up 26 points in 33 games.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand is another of Seattle's top contributors currently with 22 total points (11 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
- With 21 points through 32 games (three goals and 18 assists), Chandler Stephenson has been an important part of Seattle's offensive attack this season.
- In 21 games played this season, Joey Daccord (12-7-2) has allowed 51 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored seven goals (0.2 per game) and put up 19 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with 26 total points (0.8 per game). He averages 2.5 shots per game, shooting 8.9%.
- Teuvo Teravainen is one of the impact players on offense for Chicago with 19 total points (0.6 per game), with seven goals and 12 assists in 32 games.
- Ryan Donato has 18 points so far, including 11 goals and seven assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a 7-11-1 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 517 saves, and has given up 54 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Kraken vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Kraken
Jordan Eberle: Out (Pelvis),
Yanni Gourde: Questionable (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Alec Martinez: Out (Neck),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Craig Smith: Questionable (Lower Body),
Seth Jones: Questionable (Foot)
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Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Bruins | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Lightning | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Senators | L 3-0 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Devils | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |