Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 4/4/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Kraken Hockey Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) are on their way to Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday where they will compete against the Seattle Kraken (32-30-11).

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 defeat to the Jets their last time out. The Blackhawks had an average offensive performance in this defeat. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 3 of the 21 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but didn't net one. Chicago accumulated 2 penalty minutes in this matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have tallied 223 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have a total of 36 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks have seen 2,275 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .893. Chicago has taken 1,838 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.5%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 207 goals while earning 154 when they are on offense. Chicago has tallied 215 power play opportunities and they have notched 38 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 17.67%. For the current season, they have recorded 68 points and their points percentage is .453. In regard to scoring goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 192 goals (30th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 243.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Spencer Knight. The opposition has notched 388 goals against Knight in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.87. Knight has participated in 145 matchups during his pro hockey career. His save percentage sits at .905 for his 5,160 minutes guarding the cage. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 67-54-20 and he started in 135 games. In his career, Knight is sitting with 71 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .526. Knight has had 4,074 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,686 saves.

In their last contest, Seattle faced the Oilers in an outing where the Kraken ended up losing by a final of 3-0. They had 3 power play chances in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Kraken netted 0 goals of the 27 shots on goal they tried.

Seattle has put up 1,862 shots (31st in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.01%, while allowing their opponents 2,140 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 73.58% on their oppositions 193 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.7%. They have earned 207 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 20.29%. The Kraken have racked up 163 goals at even strength and 42 goals (21st in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 221 goals to be scored by of a combination of 170 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Seattle Kraken are sitting with 205 goals, 75 points, in addition to a points percentage of .514.

For the opposition you are expected to see Joey Daccord in goal. Opponents are averaging 2.82 goals/game and he has yielded 449 goals altogether. Daccord's quality start percentage is 57.2% and he has qualified for 91 quality starts in his pro career. He was named a starter in 159 contests and has played 6,782 minutes. Daccord is the owner of a career mark of 68-68-24 and has been in net for 169 contests. He has accounted for 4,249 stops out of the 4,698 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .904.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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