Out-of-contention Blackhawks aim to send Kraken in that direction

The Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention with a 3-1 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

The Seattle Kraken, who will play host to the Blackhawks on Saturday, might not be far behind.

The Kraken (32-31-11, 75 points) barely are hanging on in the Western Conference's postseason chase, four points behind the three teams -- the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators and Los Angeles Kings -- that currently are tied for the second and final wild-card berth....