Pacific Division Rivals Square Off: Sharks Visit Kraken for a Late-Season Showdown

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

The Seattle Kraken are set to clash with the San Jose Sharks in an intriguing Pacific Division battle.

Seattle showcases a season performance of 33 wins, 31 losses, and 13 ties, including a record of 12 wins, 9 losses, and 4 ties within their division. They have conceded 215 goals and scored 204.

On the other hand, the Sharks have a season tally of 18 wins, 51 losses, and 9 ties. Against Pacific Division rivals, their record stands at 6 wins, 14 losses, and 3 ties. Moreover, the team has struggled with a record of 10 wins, 27 losses, and 4 ties in games where they incurred more penalties than their opponent.

This upcoming game marks the fourth time these teams have competed this season, with the Kraken previously triumphing in their last encounter with a score of 4-2.

Oliver Bjorkstrand is the top scorer for Seattle, boasting 20 goals and 37 assists. Concurrently, Shane Wright has managed to add four goals and one assist over the past 10 matches.

For the Sharks, Mikael Granlund leads with 12 goals and 43 assists, and Fabian Zetterlund has been notable with three goals and six assists in the recent 10 games.

Recently, the Kraken have been averaging 2.5 goals, 4.8 assists, and 9.3 penalty minutes per game, while letting in an average of 2.1 goals. The Sharks, in comparison, have averaged 2.3 goals, 3.7 assists, and 12.3 penalty minutes, with an average of 3.1 goals conceded per game.

Regarding player availability, Seattle has Adam Larsson on the day-to-day injury list due to personal reasons. Conversely,

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