Kraken vs Blackhawks: Pacific Division Showdown

Seattle Kraken Face Off Against Chicago Blackhawks in Key Division Battle

The Seattle Kraken (9-5-5) travel to Chicago to take on the red-hot Chicago Blackhawks (10-5-4) at the United Center on November 20, 2025. This Pacific Division clash promises fireworks as two teams jockeying for playoff position collide in a crucial late-November matchup.

Recent Form: Momentum Shifts

Despite their recent 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Blackhawks enter this game riding high with a stellar 5-0-1 record since their last meeting with Seattle. Connor Bedard continues his MVP-caliber campaign, notching a hat-trick against Calgary and posting 22 points in his last 11 games. Meanwhile, the Kraken have been more inconsistent, going 3-3-1 since their 3-1 victory over Chicago earlier this month.

Key Matchups and Injuries

Both teams navigate significant injury concerns:

• Chicago: Jason Dickinson (upper body), Nick Foligno (hand), Laurent Brossoit (hip) remain sidelined. Tyler Bertuzzi returns to bolster the forward group.
• Seattle: Jared McCann (lower body), Kaapo Kakko (lower body), Matt Murray (lower body) are out. Joey Daccord (6-3-3, .898 SV%) starts in net despite subpar numbers.

Oscar Fisker Molgaard makes his NHL debut for Seattle after a recall from the AHL. Chicago counters with Connor Bedard's line facing Seattle's top defensive pairing whenever possible.

Statistical Preview

According to advanced metrics, both teams sit in the middle of the pack:

Tale of the Tape:

• 5-on-5 Corsi For: Chicago (44.09%, 32nd) vs Seattle (47.89%, 25th)
• Goals per Game: Chicago (2.73, 26th) vs Seattle (2.99, 16th)
• Goals Against: Chicago (3.56, 31st) vs Seattle (3.20, 24th)
• Power Play: Chicago (24.9%, 7th) vs Seattle (18.9%, 23rd)
• Penalty Kill: Chicago (79.3%, 14th) vs Seattle (77.2%, 21st)

Chicago's special teams advantage could be decisive against Seattle's struggling penalty kill.

How to Watch

Fans can catch all the action:

• Date: November 20, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT
• TV: ESPN+ (Chicago), ROOT Sports (Seattle)
• Stream: ESPN+/Hulu, FuboTV
• Radio: WGN 720 (Chicago)

What to Expect

Chicago's youthful energy and Bedard's offensive prowess will test Seattle's defense. The Blackhawks' power play (7th in NHL) could exploit Seattle's penalty kill woes. For Seattle, generating consistent pressure against Chicago's league-worst defense is key. Expect goaltending battles as Spencer Knight (.925 SV%) faces Joey Daccord (.898 SV%).

This game carries playoff implications, with Chicago currently 5th in the West (24 points) and Seattle 9th (23 points). A Blackhawks win could solidify their position, while Seattle needs a victory to climb back into the postseason picture.