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The Saturday NHL slate includes the Seattle Kraken (32-31-11) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (27-35-14) at Climate Pledge Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kraken are 13th (with 75 points) and the Blackhawks 15th (68 points) in the Western Conference.
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Kraken vs. Blackhawks: April 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.52% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.86% | 31st |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.59% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.56% | 2nd |
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Kraken vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle is one of Seattle's leading contributors this season with 52 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15.3%.
- Matthew Beniers is another of Seattle's important contributors currently with 45 total points (19 goals and 26 assists) to his name.
- With 45 points through 72 games (15 goals and 30 assists), Chandler Stephenson has been an important part of Seattle's offensive efforts this season.
- In the 44 games Joey Daccord has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 30th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has put up 68 points (1.0 per game) for Chicago, with 30 goals and 38 assists in 63 games (playing 20:16 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored 55 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 31 goals and 24 assists.
- Frank Nazar has netted 14 goals on the season, adding 24 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 18-22-11 this season, amassing 1,357 saves and allowing 138 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .908 save percentage (15th in the league).
Kraken vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Kraken
Ryan Winterton: Out (Personal),
Shane Wright: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Lardis: Day-To-Day (Hand)
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Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Oilers | L 3-0 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Mammoth | L 6-2 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Devils | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Blues | - | Home |