Kraken's Four Game Skid Heads to Tampa: Can Seattle Find The Net Against The Lightning?
The Seattle Kraken are in trouble, and they know it. Sitting at 31-29-10 overall, Seattle is bringing a brutal four-game losing streak into Climate Pledge Arena's next matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. The Lightning are absolutely rolling at 44-21-5 on the season, and they're coming off a dominant 6-2 victory over the Kraken earlier this season where Nikita Kucherov went absolutely nuclear with three goals.
The Numbers Don't Lie: Seattle's Offense Has Stalled
Here's what's killing the Kraken right now. In their last 10 games, Seattle has managed just 2 wins against 7 losses and 1 overtime loss. They're averaging only 2.9 goals per game while giving up 3.7 goals against. That's not a recipe for winning hockey. Compare that to Tampa Bay, who's gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 while averaging 4.6 goals and only allowing 3.1 against. The Lightning are also 38-7-1 when they score three or more goals, which is basically automatic. The Kraken, when they manage to get to three goals, sit at 29-7-4. The difference? Seattle needs to actually score three goals consistently, and right now they're struggling to get there.
Dunn's Carrying The Load, But It's Not Enough
Vince Dunn continues to be the offensive engine with 11 goals and 30 assists for the season. That's solid production. But when you're averaging under three goals a game as a team, one guy putting up points isn't cutting it. The injury report isn't helping either. Jared McCann is day to day with a lower body issue, Jaden Schwartz is out with a face injury, and Ryan Winterton is sidelined with illness. Tampa Bay has their own problems with Max Crozier and Dominic James out, plus Victor Hedman day to day with illness, but the Lightning have proven they can win without their full lineup.
Time To Turn It Around
Seattle's road record is ugly at 14-15-5, and they're fighting to stay relevant in the Pacific Division. Thursday's game is a chance to snap the skid and prove this team can still compete. But against a Lightning team that's been nearly untouchable at home (21-12-0), it's going to take a complete effort on both ends of the ice. The Kraken need to find their offense and tighten up defensively. No more four goal losses.
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