How to watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken tonight: Puck drops at 9:00 p.m. CT on CHSN and ESPN+. Streaming options, radio on WGN 720-AM and game preview for April 4, 2026 matchup.

The Chicago Blackhawks continue their Western Conference road trip with a Saturday night matchup against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Game Details

Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-13) at Seattle Kraken (32-31-13)

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Puck Drop: 9:00 p.m. CT

TV Broadcast

Chicago / Blackhawks Market: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)

Seattle / Kraken Market: Root Sports Northwest

National / Out-of-Market: ESPN+ (streaming only)

Streaming Options

Local Blackhawks viewers can stream on the CHSN app or website with a participating TV provider login.

Out-of-market and national viewers can watch exclusively on ESPN+.

Cord-cutters can also use live TV services such as Fubo (Free Trial Available), or DIRECTV Stream that carry CHSN or Root Sports Northwest.

Radio

Blackhawks radio broadcast: WGN Radio 720-AM (full coverage in the Chicagoland area and online stream).

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Blackhaws vs Kraken Preview

The rebuilding Blackhawks will look to snap their recent three-game skid against a Kraken team still fighting for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Connor Bedard continues to lead the offense, while young guns Anton Frondell and Frank Nazar look to continue their own offensive outbursts. Since joining the Hawks, Frondell has put up five points in six games and looked as billed when Chicago selected him No. 3 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. Forward Nick Lardis is also anticipated to be back in the lineup after a hand injury scare in Thursday night’s game in Edmonton.

The Kraken enter tonight’s matchup on a three-game skid of their own after falling to the Utah Mammoth 6-2 on Thursday night.