The Kraken Took the Ice Against Chicago, and Here's What You Missed
The Seattle Kraken faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4th, 2026, in what turned out to be a solid matchup between two teams looking to make noise in the league. If you didn't catch this one live, we've got the visual breakdown of how it all went down at Climate Pledge Arena.
A Lineup Built to Compete
The Kraken rolled out their roster with captain Jordan Eberle leading the charge up front alongside Matty Beniers, Jared McCann, and Chandler Stephenson. The forward group also featured Berkly Catton, Kaapo Kakko, and Tye Kartye, giving Seattle some serious depth in the lineup. On the back end, Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn, and Brandon Montour anchored the defense, while Joey Daccord was locked in between the pipes.
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Staff photographer Jennifer Buchanan was on the beat, documenting every shift, every save, and every moment that made this game worth watching. From the opening puck drop to the final buzzer, the camera caught Seattle's squad doing what they do best on home ice.
These are the kinds of matchups that matter in April. Every point counts, every win builds momentum, and every game tells you something about where this team stands. The Kraken are fighting to stay sharp and keep the pressure on, and games like this one against Chicago show whether the squad has what it takes to keep competing night in and night out.
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