The Vancouver Canucks (17-10-7) host the Seattle Kraken (15-19-2), who have dropped five straight, on Saturday, December 28 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey contest.
The Kraken's offense has totaled 26 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 30 goals. They have had 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (30.8%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.
Canucks vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Canucks 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (-1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (17-10-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has 20 points (7-2-6) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Canucks registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Vancouver has taken five points from the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-2-3 record).
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 16-4-4 in those games (to record 36 points).
- In the 16 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 10-3-3.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 8-2-2 (18 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 9-8-4 to record 22 points.
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have earned a record of 3-2-5 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 15-19-2.
- Seattle has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Kraken have earned 29 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
- Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered 14 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 9-8-0 (18 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Kraken finished 6-11-2 in those matchups (14 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.15 | Goals Scored | 2.78 | 23rd |
| 21st | 3.12 | Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| 29th | 25.9 | Shots | 26.8 | 27th |
| 14th | 28.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| 11th | 22.45% | Power Play % | 18.52% | 22nd |
| 12th | 80.77% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 16th |
Canucks vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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