Seattle Kraken (9-5-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (10-5-4, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Seattle Kraken after Connor Bedard recorded a hat trick in the Blackhawks' 5-2 win against the Calgary Flames .

Chicago has a 5-2-2 record at home and a 10-5-4 record overall. The Blackhawks are seventh in NHL play with 64 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).

Seattle is 3-4-2 in road games and 9-5-5 overall. The Kraken have allowed 52 goals while scoring 51 for a -1 scoring differential.

Thursday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Kraken won 3-1 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bedard has 13 goals and 15 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has seven goal

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