How to Watch Seattle Kraken vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time – 12-14-2023

The Chicago Blackhawks (9-18-1), losers of seven road games in a row, visit the Seattle Kraken (9-14-7) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET on NBCS-CHI+, ROOT Sports NW, and ESPN+.

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Game Info

• Game Day: Thursday, December 14, 2023
• Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
• TV: ROOT SPORTS Northwest (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Kraken and Blackhawks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries

Kraken Insights

• The Kraken’s 77 total goals (2.6 per game) make them the 27th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
• The Kraken have given up 98 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 28th in league play in goals against.
• Their goal differential (-21) ranks 28th in the league.
• The 19 power-play goals the Kraken have recorded this season rank 13th in the NHL (on 94 power-play chances).
• The Kraken have the league’s 17th-ranked power-play conversion rate (20.21%).
• The Kraken have capitalized with two shorthanded goals this season (17th among NHL squads).
• The Kraken have the league’s 22nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage (77.65%).
• The Kraken win 49.9% of their faceoffs (19th in the NHL)
• The Kraken have an 8.5% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 31st in the league.
• The Kraken have shut out opponents once this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.1 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

Kraken Key Players

• One of Seattle’s top offensive players this season is Vince Dunn, who has recorded 23 points in 30 games.
• Oliver Bjorkstrand has 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Seattle’s scoring effort is aided by Eeli Tolvanen’s 21 points. He’s contributed 12 assists.
• Across 16 games played, Joey Daccord has a goaltending record of 4-5-6. During those games, he’s allowed 41 goals while recording 377 saves.

Kraken Injuries

Philipp Grubauer: Lower Body (Out),

Andre Burakovsky: Undisclosed (Out),

Justin Schultz: Upper Body (Questionable),

Jaden Schwartz: Lower Body (Out)

Blackhawks Insights

• The Blackhawks’ 66 goals on the season (2.4 per game) rank them 30th in the league.
• The Blackhawks allow 3.5 goals per game (97 in total), 27th in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -31, they are 31st in the league.
• The Blackhawks have nine power-play goals (on 90 chances), 29th in the NHL.
• The Blackhawks’ power-play percentage (10) puts them 30th in the league.
• The Blackhawks have one shorthanded goal (27th in NHL).
• The 76.4% penalty-kill percentage of the Blackhawks is 24th in the league.
• The Blackhawks win 45.9% of faceoffs, 30th-ranked in the NHL.
• With a shooting percentage of 8.6%, the Blackhawks are 30th in the league.
• The Blackhawks have held their opponents scoreless one time.

Blackhawks Key Players

• Connor Bedard’s 24 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has 12 goals and 12 assists in 28 games.
• Philipp Kurashev has amassed 16 points this season, with six goals and 10 assists.
• Jason Dickinson’s nine goals and five assists add up to 14 points this season.
• Arvid Soderblom is 2-9-1 on the season, giving up 44 goals (3.7 goals against average) and compiling 329 saves with an .882 save percentage (63rd in the league).

Blackhawks Injuries

Colin Blackwell: Lower Body (Out),

Jarred Tinordi: Concussion (Out),

Andreas Athanasiou: Groin (Out),

Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season),

Luke Philp: Achilles (Out),

Samuel Savoie: Leg (Out),

Seth Jones: Upper Body (Questionable)