The Pittsburgh Penguins (27-21-8) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they take on the Seattle Kraken (25-22-11) on the road on Thursday, February 29 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW, and SportsNet PT.
Kraken vs. Penguins Game Info
- Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Kraken and Penguins Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Kraken Insights
- The Kraken’s 160 total goals (2.8 per game) make them the 28th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- Defensively, the Kraken are one of the stingiest units in league action, allowing 165 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank eighth.
- Their -5 goal differential ranks 19th in the league.
- The 34 power-play goals the Kraken have scored this season (to rank 20th in the NHL) have come on 163 power-play chances.
- The Kraken’s 20.86% power-play conversion rate ranks 17th in the league.
- The Kraken have recorded two shorthanded goals this season (29th among NHL squads).
- The Kraken have the league’s 20th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (78.4%).
- The Kraken win 47.2% of their faceoffs to rank 25th in the NHL.
- The Kraken connect on 9.5% of their shots (24th in the league).
- The Kraken have shut out opponents twice this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.3 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.
Kraken Key Players
- One of Seattle’s top offensive options this season is Jared McCann, who has put up 46 points in 57 games.
- Vince Dunn has 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Through 58 games, Oliver Bjorkstrand has proven himself as a contributor for Seattle. He has 42 points (14 goals and 28 assists).
- Across 39 games played, Joey Daccord has a goaltending record of 16-12-10. During those games, he’s allowed 92 goals while recording 1040 saves.
Kraken Injuries
Brian Dumoulin: Lower Body (Questionable)
Penguins Insights
- The Penguins have 168 goals this season (three per game), 23rd in the league.
- The Penguins give up 2.7 goals per game (152 in total), the third-fewest in the league.
- With a goal differential of +16, they are 14th in the league.
- The Penguins have 28 power-play goals (on 189 chances), 26th in the NHL.
- The Penguins’ power-play percentage (14.81) puts them 28th in the league.
- The Penguins have four shorthanded goals (17th in NHL).
- The Penguins’ have the eighth-best penalty kill percentage (82.14).
- The Penguins are the league leaders in faceoff win rate (55.4%).
- The Penguins’ 9% shooting percentage is 28th in the league.
- The Penguins have shut out their opponent eight times. They are averaging 16.9 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game.
Penguins Key Players
- Sidney Crosby has collected 32 goals and 30 assists in 56 games for Pittsburgh, good for 62 points.
- Jake Guentzel has posted 52 total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has 22 goals and 30 assists.
- Evgeni Malkin has 45 points so far, including 16 goals and 29 assists.
- Tristan Jarry is 17-17-4 on the season, allowing 93 goals (2.6 goals against average) and amassing 960 saves with a .911 save percentage (18th in the league).
Penguins Injuries
Bryan Rust: Upper Body (Out), Jake Guentzel: Upper Body (Out), Matt Nieto: Knee (Out)