Utah Hockey Club Faces Seattle Kraken in Key Western Conference Matchup

SEATTLE, WA – The Utah Hockey Club (29-25-11) and the Seattle Kraken (28-34-4) are set to compete at Climate Pledge Arena on March 14, 2025, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. This important matchup sees the Utah Hockey Club currently sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference, while the Kraken are in 13th.

Both teams are striving to improve their playoff standings as the regular season approaches its conclusion. The Utah Hockey Club has been playing competitively, with a recent victory against the Anaheim Ducks (3-2) on March 12. Conversely, the Kraken are looking to bounce back after a home loss to the Montreal Canadiens (5-4) on March 12.

Statistically, the Utah Hockey Club averages 2.83 goals scored per game, ranking 21st in the league, while allowing 2.92 goals, putting them at 14th in that category. Their power play is currently at 23.66%, positioned 12th overall. The Seattle Kraken, however, falls slightly behind with an average of 2.97 goals scored and 3.23 goals allowed per game, ranking them 15th and 24th respectively. Their power play operates at 18.78%, which is 25th in the league.

In terms of injuries, the Kraken have no players currently listed, contrasting with Utah, where several notable players are absent, including Connor Ingram (personal), Nick Bjugstad (upper body), and Robert Bortuzzo (lower body).

For the Kraken, this game represents a crucial moment to regain lost momentum, while the Utah Hockey Club seeks to solidify its position for a playoff push. Head coach for the Utah Hockey Club remarked, “Every point counts as we move forward, and this game is no different. We need to be ready to compete.”

With both teams eager to showcase their skills, fans are expected to witness an exciting contest that could have significant implications for the playoff race. Tune in to ESPN+ for coverage of the game and live updates.