The Seattle Kraken (32-31-11) bring a three-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks (27-35-14), who have dropped five straight, on Saturday, April 4 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday’s game.<\/p>\n The Blackhawks have gone 2-5-3 over their past 10 contests, scoring 21 goals while conceding 36 in that time. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored one goal (4.0%).<\/p>\n Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Kraken 4, Blackhawks 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-169) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Kraken Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Kraken are 32-31-11 overall and 7-11-18 in overtime matchups. The Blackhawks have a record of 27-35-14 this season and are 7-14-21 in overtime games. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Kraken vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 21 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-5-5 record (good for 27 points).
\nIn the 10 games this season the Kraken registered only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
\nSeattle has scored a pair of goals in 20 games this season (2-13-5 record, nine points).
\nThe Kraken are 30-7-4 in the 41 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 64 points).
\nIn the 31 games when Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 15-9-7 record (37 points).
\nIn games when it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 6-12-3 (15 points).
\nThe Kraken have been outshot by opponents 48 times, and went 24-18-6 (54 points).
\nBlackhawks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nChicago has earned 29 points (10-7-9) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 15 games and they finished 0-14-1 in those matchups.
\nWhen Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 15 points (5-9-5 record).
\nThe Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 37 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
\nThis season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 28 games and picked up 31 points with a record of 13-10-5.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 10-7-4 (24 points).
\nThe Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 52 games. The Blackhawks finished 17-25-10 in those contests (44 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n