Kraken and Blackhawks Prepare for Face-Off: Projected Lineups and Game Preview
The Seattle Kraken are set to clash with the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, November 20, 2025, at the United Center. This marks the second of three meetings between the two teams this season. In their previous encounter on November 3, the Kraken emerged victorious with a 3-1 win in Seattle. As both teams look to secure a win, here’s a glimpse at the projected lineups and what to expect from tonight's game.
Seattle Kraken Projected Lineup
The Kraken are coming off a 4-2 road loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Here’s the projected lineup for the Seattle Kraken:
- Forwards: Mason Marchment – Matty Beniers – Jordan Eberle, Jaden Schwartz – Chandler Stephenson – Ryan Winterton, Eeli Tolvanen – Berkly Catton – Shane Wright, Tye Kartye – Frederick Gaudreau – Jani Nyman.
- Defense: Vince Dunn – Adam Larsson, Ryan Lindgren – Brandon Montour, Ryker Evans – Jamie Oleksiak.
- Goalies: Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer.
Recent transactions show that Freddy Gaudreau was activated from injured reserve, while Kaapo Kakko was placed on IR. Joey Daccord has been activated from injured reserve after recovering from an upper-body injury. In his first start since November 5, Daccord allowed 3 goals on 10 shots in the second period against the Red Wings.
Chicago Blackhawks Projected Lineup
The Blackhawks are currently on a strong run, having won five of their last six games. They are coming off a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames, fueled by a hat trick from Connor Bedard.
Here’s the projected lineup for the Chicago Blackhawks:
- Forwards: Ryan Greene – Connor Bedard – Andre Burakovsky, Tyler Bertuzzi – Frank Nazar – Oliver Moore, Teuvo Teravainen – Ryan Donato – Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty – Colton Dach.
- Defense: Alex Vlasic – Louis Crevier, Wyatt Kaiser – Artyom Levshunov, Matt Grzelcyk – Connor Murphy, Sam Rinzel.
- Goalies: Spencer Knight.
Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to injury. He will be playing on a line with Frank Nazar and Oliver Moore. Jason Dickinson and Nick Foligno are on injured reserve.
Players to Watch
- Seattle Kraken: Jordan Eberle has been a consistent offensive presence, with three goals in his last three games. Matty Beniers leads the team in assists.
- Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard is on a tear, with 22 points in his last 11 games. Oliver Moore is also coming off a strong performance, recording a goal and an assist in the recent game against the Flames.
Keys to the Game
- For the Kraken: A strong defensive effort will be crucial to contain the Blackhawks' potent offense, especially Connor Bedard. Sustained controlled entries with solid passing will be key to breaking down the Blackhawks' defense.
- For the Blackhawks: Continuing their offensive momentum and capitalizing on power play opportunities will be important. Goalie Spencer Knight will need to maintain his strong play, as he has a 2.82 GAA and a .915 save percentage.
The Blackhawks and Kraken are two of the teams surprising people early this season. The Kraken won the first game, but the Blackhawks have been hot since then. This should be an exciting game between two teams looking to establish themselves in the standings.
