The Chicago Black Hawks still aren’t scoring but they are winning; three in a row since sacking their coach. Their previously woeful defense has tightened up, and they have only allowed 5 goals in the last 4 games. Tonight will be a test, as it will be their first road game since the coaching change.

The Kraken are just plain struggling; losers of 4 straight at home and away, while giving up 20 goals in the process. The Kraken have the 29th ranked defense and unlike Chicago, we have seen no glimmer of improvement. An area of note will be the Kraken’s 31st ranked PP vs the Black Hawks’ 3rd ranked PK.

Neither goaltender appears strong, whether the fault of the defense or through their own struggles. Fleurie has at least appeared to be on the rebound.

The Kraken are favored, but I think it will be Chicago that steals this one. Take the underdog Black Hawks to win.