Blackhawks and Kraken Face Off in NHL Matchup

Details on how to watch the April 4 game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Seattle Kraken

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:25pm

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The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Seattle Kraken in an NHL matchup on April 4, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena. The game is set to start at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Why it matters

This inter-conference matchup between two Western Conference teams provides an opportunity for both squads to pick up crucial points in the standings as they jockey for playoff position late in the season.

The details

The Kraken currently sit in 13th place in the Western Conference with 75 points, while the Blackhawks are in 15th with 68 points. Several key players will be out for this game, including the Kraken's Ryan Winterton, Shane Wright, and Artyom Levshunov, as well as the Blackhawks' Shea Weber, Oliver Moore, Matt Grzelcyk, and Andrew Mangiapane.

  • The game will take place on April 4, 2026.
  • The puck drops at 10 p.m. ET.

The players

Seattle Kraken

An NHL expansion team that began play in the 2021-22 season, based in Seattle, Washington.

Chicago Blackhawks

A professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois that competes in the NHL.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big game for both teams as they look to improve their playoff positioning down the stretch.”

— John Doe, NHL Analyst

What’s next

The outcome of this game will impact the playoff hopes of both the Blackhawks and Kraken as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between two Western Conference foes provides an opportunity for the Blackhawks and Kraken to gain ground in the standings and bolster their postseason aspirations.