The Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Seattle Kraken in an upcoming NHL matchup. This game marks the start of a four-game road trip for the Penguins as they visit the Climate Pledge Arena. The puck will drop at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. local time).
Penguins’ Recent Performance
The Penguins hold a record of 22 wins, 14 losses, and 11 overtime losses. They recently endured a disappointing shootout loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which has been a recurring struggle this season. In their last game, they managed to force overtime thanks to a goal from Sidney Crosby, but ultimately fell short in the shootout.
Key Players
- Sidney Crosby: The captain is approaching a career milestone with 1,400 regular-season games played.
- Egor Chinakhov: He has contributed four points in eight games since joining the team.
- Arturs Silovs: The goaltender struggles with a 1-6 record in shootout situations this season.
Seattle Kraken Insights
The Kraken have experienced their own difficulties lately, with only one win in their last six games (1-3-2). They recently suffered a 6-3 defeat to the Utah Mammoth, highlighting their challenges on home ice, where they have a record of 10 wins, 7 losses, and 5 overtime losses.
Current Standings
The Kraken sit in third place in the Pacific Division, sharing 51 points with three other teams. In contrast, the Penguins are third in the Metropolitan Division, two points behind the New York Islanders.
Special Teams Battle
| Team | Power Play | Penalty Kill |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 28.7% (2nd) | 83.5% (5th) |
| Seattle Kraken | 23.1% (9th) | 71.2% (32nd) |
Expected Lineups
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Rickard Rakell – Sidney Crosby – Bryan Rust
- Egor Chinakhov – Tommy Novak – Evgeni Malkin
- Anthony Mantha – Ben Kindel – Justin Brazeau
- Connor Dewar – Blake Lizotte – Noel Acciari
Seattle Kraken
- Jared McCann – Matty Beniers – Jordan Eberle
- Berkley Catton – Shane Wright – Kappo Kakko
- Eli Tolvanen – Chandler Stephenson – Frederick Gaudreau
- Jaden Schwartz – Ben Meyers – Ryan Winterton
Viewing Information
Fans can catch the game live on SportsNet Pittsburgh and on radio at 105.9 The X. As the Penguins seek to overcome their recent shootout woes, this showdown against the Kraken promises to be a compelling matchup.
