The Chicago Blackhawks travel to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on April 4. Both teams enter the matchup after recent losses, but the stakes are very different.
Chicago has already been eliminated from playoff contention and is using the final stretch of the season to develop young players and build toward the future. Seattle, meanwhile, still has a small chance to stay in the Western Conference playoff race and needs a strong performance at home.
With both teams struggling in recent games, this contest could become an important momentum builder before the final weeks of the season.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Match Details
MatchDateApril 4, 2026Time10:00 PM ETVenueClimate Pledge Arena, SeattleBroadcastESPN+RadioWGN 720 AM
Seattle enters the game with a slightly stronger overall record, while Chicago continues a road trip after a loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Team Form and Recent Results
Both teams have struggled recently, making this matchup unpredictable.
Chicago Blackhawks Recent Form
Record: 27-35-14
Last 10 Games: 2 wins, 5 losses, 3 overtime losses
Goals per game: 2.54
Goals allowed per game: 3.24
Current streak: 5 straight losses
Chicago’s recent defeat against Edmonton officially ended their playoff hopes. The team managed only one goal in that game, scored by Nick Lardis, despite a strong effort from the goaltender.
The Blackhawks have also struggled offensively in recent weeks, averaging just over two goals per game in their last ten outings.
Seattle Kraken Recent Form
Record: 32-31-11
Last 10 Games: 3 wins, 5 losses, 2 overtime losses
Goals per game: 2.80
Goals allowed per game: 3.07
Current streak: 3 straight losses
Seattle recently suffered a heavy defeat after leading early in their previous game. Despite those setbacks, they remain within reach of a wild card spot and must collect points quickly.
The Kraken have scoring depth throughout the lineup, with several players contributing regularly even without a dominant superstar.
Season Series
Seattle has had the upper hand in this matchup during the 2025-26 season.
DateVenueResultNov 3, 2025SeattleKraken won 3-1Nov 20, 2025ChicagoKraken won 3-2Apr 4, 2026SeattleUpcoming
Seattle will attempt to complete a season sweep.
Projected Lineups
Chicago Blackhawks Projected Lines
Forwards
Ryan Greene — Connor Bedard — Frank Nazar
Tyler Bertuzzi — Anton Frondell — Nick Lardis
Andre Burakovsky — Ryan Donato — Ilya Mikheyev
Teuvo Teravainen — Sacha Boisvert — Landon Slaggert
Defense
Alex Vlasic — Sam Rinzel
Wyatt Kaiser — Louis Crevier
Kevin Korchinski — Ethan Del Mastro
Goaltender
Nick Lardis is expected to play despite suffering a hand injury in the previous game.
Seattle Kraken Projected Lines
Forwards
Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
Bobby McMann — Chandler Stephenson — Kaapo Kakko
Jaden Schwartz — Berkly Catton — Eeli Tolvanen
Ben Meyers — Oscar Fisker Molgaard — Frederik Gaudreau
Defense
Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
Ryker Evans — Brandon Montour
Jamie Oleksiak — Ryan Lindgren
Goaltenders
Philipp Grubauer
Joey Daccord
Shane Wright is expected to miss the game due to injury.
Goaltending Matchup
GoalieRecordGAASave %Arvid Soderblom (CHI)7-12-33.82.880Philipp Grubauer (SEA)13-10-42.58.911
Grubauer has been Seattle’s most reliable goaltender this season, while Soderblom will try to improve on his recent performances.
Team Stats Comparison
CategoryKrakenBlackhawksGoals per Game2.802.54Goals Allowed3.073.24Power Play19.5%17.6%Penalty Kill72.9%83.6%Shots per Game25.524.4
Seattle has a slightly stronger offensive profile, while Chicago’s penalty killing has been one of the best in the league.
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Kraken
Jordan Eberle – team leader in points and an important scoring threat
Bobby McMann – has scored multiple goals since joining the team
Matty Beniers – a key playmaker in the top line
Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard – leads the team in assists and points
Tyler Bertuzzi – team leader in goals
Frank Nazar – one of the younger forwards showing promising form
Chicago’s young players continue to receive important minutes as the organization focuses on development.
Betting Odds Overview
MarketOddsKraken MoneylineAround -170Blackhawks MoneylineAround +145Puck LineKraken -1.5Total Goals5.5
Sportsbooks favor Seattle due to their stronger home record and Chicago’s recent losing streak.
Kraken vs Blackhawks Prediction
Seattle enters the game with the advantage of home ice and a slightly better statistical profile. Chicago has struggled defensively throughout the season and has lost five consecutive games.
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If the Kraken maintain offensive pressure and control puck possession, they should create enough chances to secure a win.
Predicted Score:
Seattle Kraken 4 – Chicago Blackhawks 3
Seattle’s depth scoring and stronger goaltending could make the difference in a close game.