The Vancouver Canucks (17-11-8) will aim to stop a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Seattle Kraken (17-19-2) on Thursday, January 2 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.
The Canucks have gone 3-3-4 over the last 10 games, scoring 27 total goals (six power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have conceded 30 goals to their opponents.
Kraken vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Kraken 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-119)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 17-19-2 record overall, with a 4-2-6 record in games that have required overtime.
- Seattle has 11 points (5-4-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Kraken scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Seattle finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 19 games (16-2-1, 33 points).
- In the 11 games when Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-4-0 record (14 points).
- In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 11-8-0 (22 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 6-11-2 (14 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 17-11-8 record this season and are 3-8-11 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has earned 21 points (7-2-7) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Vancouver has earned five points (1-2-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals 25 times, earning 37 points from those matchups (16-4-5).
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 8-2-2 (18 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.89 | Goals Scored | 3.11 | 13th |
| 18th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 21st |
| 27th | 27 | Shots | 25.7 | 29th |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 13th |
| 24th | 17.7% | Power Play % | 23.53% | 10th |
| 19th | 78.41% | Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 10th |
Kraken vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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