Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils: Channel, puck drop time and game preview

NEWARK, NJ – The Seattle Kraken continue their road trip to the East Coast on Friday, taking on the New Jersey Devils. Friday’s game is the second game in two nights for the Kraken after facing the New York Islanders on Thursday. Thursday’s game will be televised on ESPN.

The Kraken had a difficult start to this season. They are second to last in the Pacific Division with just 25 points ahead of the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks.

New Jersey got off to a hot start to the year, scoring a total of 36 points in 28 games, which earned them second place in the Metropolitan Division.

Friday’s game in New Jersey will be the Kraken’s third of five games in seven days.

You can watch Friday’s game between the Kraken and Devils over the air in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area on KSKN 22 The Spot. The puck drops at 4 p.m. at the Prudential Center. Pre-game coverage begins at 3:30 p.m

Friday’s game will be the first of two meetings between the Kraken and Devils. New Jersey is scheduled to travel to Seattle to face the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 6, 2025.

Seattle’s leading scorer and league leader is Jared McCann with 23 and Brandon Montour with 17.

New Jersey’s points leader is Jesper Bratt with 35, followed by Jack Hughes with 33 and Nico Hischier with 27.

After Friday’s game, the Kraken will be back in action on Sunday in New York to face the Rangers. This game will be shown on KSKN 22 The Spot.