Seattle Kraken v Chicago Blackhawks: what the numbers say
Seattle Kraken meet Chicago Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena, Thursday 1:40pm (NHL). Seattle Kraken have won 10 of the 15 meetings with Chicago Blackhawks since 2021.
The big picture
Seattle Kraken come in 19th on the ladder; Chicago Blackhawks are 32nd. Seattle Kraken have the higher position to protect.
Seattle Kraken are 9–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 3.5 against.
Chicago Blackhawks are 4–13 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 3.9 against.
Form
Seattle Kraken have won three of their last five and most recently beat Calgary Flames 2–1.
Chicago Blackhawks have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tampa Bay Lightning 1–4.
Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 15 times on our records since 2021: Seattle Kraken 10, Chicago Blackhawks 5.
Last time out (2025-26), Chicago Blackhawks won 4–2 at Climate Pledge Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Seattle Kraken by 6 goals in 2023-24 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Seattle Kraken, watch Frederick Gaudreau (0.4 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27) and Mackie Samoskevich (0.4 goals a game, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Chicago Blackhawks, watch Roman Kantserov (0.5 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Frank Nazar (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
At Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle Kraken have won 10 of their last 20 at Climate Pledge Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Seattle Kraken go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
