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The Vegas Golden Knights (36-26-16) and the Seattle Kraken (32-34-11) meet in Seattle, Washington on April 9, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights sit in sixth place in the Western Conference with 88 points and the Kraken are 13th in the Western Conference with 75 points.
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Golden Knights vs. Kraken: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 24.22% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 3rd |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.77 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 23rd |
| Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.07% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.84% | 31st |
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Golden Knights vs. Kraken Top Players
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel is one of Vegas' top contributors this season with 82 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.2%.
- Having scored 23 goals and adding 54 assists, Mitchell Marner is an important piece of the offense for Vegas through 77 games.
- On 117 shots (for 24 goals) and 42 assists, Mark Stone has contributed 66 points this season.
- In 34 games played this season, Akira Schmid (16-10-6) has given up 85 goals.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle has recorded 25 goals and 28 assists in 75 games for Seattle, good for 53 points.
- Matthew Beniers is a top offensive contributor for Seattle with 47 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and added 28 assists in 77 games.
- Seattle's Chandler Stephenson is among the leading scorers on the team with 46 total points (15 goals and 31 assists).
- Joey Daccord is 19-20-6 this season, compiling 1,134 saves and allowing 133 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (31st in the league).
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Injury Report
Golden Knights
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body)
Kraken
Shane Wright: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Philipp Grubauer: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Flames | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Oilers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Canucks | W 2-1 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-2 | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Jets | L 6-2 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Wild | L 5-2 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |