NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken, April 4

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks continue their road trip against the Seattle Kraken. Welcome to this edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis. We break down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how they might play out. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken

Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Season Series: Seattle leads 2-0

How to Watch TV: ESPN+, CHSN, KHN, KONG

Location: Climate Pledge Arena

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks take on Jordan Eberle and the Seattle Kraken.

The Kraken won the first matchup between these two in convincing fashion. Jamie Oleksiak and Matty Beniers gave the Kraken a 2-0 lead before Andre Burakovsky brought the Hawks to within one. Captain Jordan Eberle scored in the third period to cement the Seattle victory and give Joey Daccord the win. These two met two weeks later in the Windy City, with the Kraken once again coming out victorious. Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen gave the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the second period to open the scoring. However, goals from Tye Kartye, Shane Wright and Jaden Schwartz in the third period earned Seattle the hard-fought victory. Seattle is looking to sweep the season series and keep their fleeting Stanley Cup Playoff hopes alive.

Blackhawks Looking for Positive Momentum

The Hawks kicked off their West Coast road trip with another tough loss to the Edmonton Oilers, officially eliminating the team from playoff contention. Much of the first part of the game was dominated by Edmonton, but the Hawks began to settle into their game and earn some scoring chances. Thanks to helpers from Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen, Nick Lardis cashed in for Chicago’s lone goal. The new look line consistently pushed the play and generated chances. Spencer Knight made 31 saves, but ultimately earned the loss. We will find out who is between the pipes tonight.

The Hawks’ overall team game was better than in previous efforts. With Connor McDavid, the Oilers are a dangerous offensive group. They generated 38 shots, with double-digit shots in each period. The Alex Vlasic and Louis Crevier defensive pairing was put back together and turned in a better effort than it has in recent games. Offensively, head coach Jeff Blashill continues to mix up the lines. Youngster Anton Frondell has developed some nice chemistry with Bertuzzi and Ilya Mikheyev. While not on the score sheet, that line saw a ton of ice time and should continue to be together. On the injury front, Andrew Mangiapane joined the team in Edmonton, but his lineup status is uncertain for tonight. As always, be sure to check social media for starting lineups and starting goaltender information.