The Seattle Kraken face a pivotal game against the Detroit Red Wings amid a four-game losing streak. The puck drops at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.

On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Seattle Kraken travelled up to Canada to take on the Edmonton Oilers. Their last game was also against the Oilers on Saturday, where the Kraken were shut out 3-0.

Matthew Beniers’ status is the biggest question ahead of tonight’s Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers matchup. With the young forward expected to play, Seattle gains a crucial boost as they face Edmonton’s star-powered lineup featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Jaden Schwartz scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period as the Seattle Kraken scored three in the third period to rally past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

The Edmonton Oilers continued their homestand last night against the Seattle Kraken. Following a frustrating game in which they got shut out by the goalie they could have once had, it was imperative to dominate the Kraken just like they did five days prior.

Dallas defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok broke a tie with 5:44 left with his first goal of the season to help the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken play the Detroit Red Wings after losing four in a row. Seattle is 6-3-3 at home and 11-8-6 overall. The Kraken have a -9 scoring differential, with 63 total goals scored and 72 given up. Detroit is 14-11-3 overall and 5-5-2 on the road. The Red Wings have a 5-2-1 record in one-goal games.

The Kraken have not beaten the Stars since May 13, 2023 -- a playoff game in Seattle: they have since lost 8 consecutive games to Dallas. But in this spot, Seattle is catching the Stars at the tail end of their first long road swing of the season, and a lofty shooting percentage over recent games may have bettors overestimating the Dallas offense.

Seattle Kraken prospect Zeb Forsfjäll scored twice in the SHL, while draft-eligible talents Malte Gustafsson and Ivar Stenberg continued to impress.