Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks 10/23/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Sunday NHL schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Seattle Kraken and the Chicago Blackhawks from the United Center. The Kraken (2-2-2) appear to be much improved in year two of their existence and could challenge for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. On Friday, Colorado held an 18-shot advantage during a 3-2 road victory against defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado.

Seattle RW Karson Kuhlman scored the game-winning goal with less than eight minutes remaining on assists from Jaden Scwartz and Jamie Oleksiak. Schwartz put the Kraken on the scoreboard first with a power play goal 98 seconds into the second period.

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a full rebuild and should be one of a few teams in contention for the worst record in the league. On Friday, Chicago showed plenty of fighting spirit during a 4-3 overtime victory versus visiting Detroit. The Blackhawks (2-2-0) erased two-goal deficits twice and won 34 of 55 faceoffs on the night.

C Max Domi’s overtime goal was unassisted and his second as a member of the Blackhawks. D Connor Murphy tied the game for Chicago on a shorthanded goal that was assisted by Sam Lafferty.