The NHL matchup on Saturday features the New York Rangers visiting the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with the puck set to drop at 10 p.m. ET. With both teams vying for position in their respective conferences, the Rangers currently sit at 11th in the Eastern Conference with 12 points, while the Kraken hold 8th in the Western Conference with 13 points.
Fans can catch the game on ESPN+, with streaming available through Fubo. For those looking to attend in person, tickets are available via StubHub.
In terms of player availability, the Rangers will be without Vincent Trocheck and Matthew Rempe due to upper body injuries. The Kraken have a more extensive list, with Ryker Evans, Frederick Gaudreau, and Jared McCann all sidelined due to injuries, along with Kaapo Kakko being listed as day-to-day with a hand issue.
Key players to watch include Adam Fox, who has registered nine points so far this season with three goals and six assists. Rangers’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been solid in net, allowing 21 goals with a goals-against average of 2.3, and boasting a save percentage of .916, placing him 12th in the league. For the Kraken, Jaden Schwartz has also been impactful, contributing nine points through four goals and five assists, while Joey Daccord has recorded 200 saves with a goals-against average of 2.7.
This clash promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to climb the standings. The Rangers aim to improve their consistency, while the Kraken will seek to leverage their home-ice advantage.