The Seattle Kraken (27-34-4), coming off a 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, host the Montreal Canadiens (31-27-6) at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens took down the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 in their last outing.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's contest.
The Canadiens have totaled 30 goals in their past 10 games, while giving up 24 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have netted seven power-play goals (25.9%). They are 6-3-1 over those contests.
Kraken vs. Canadiens Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Kraken 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-149)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have finished 5-4-9 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 27-34-4.
- In the 16 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-8-1 record (good for 15 points).
- In the nine games this season the Kraken scored just one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
- Seattle has taken four points from the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-15-0 record).
- The Kraken are 25-5-3 in the 33 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 53 points).
- In the 23 games when Seattle has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 13-9-1 record (27 points).
- In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Seattle is 14-14-1 (29 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 13-19-3 (29 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens (31-27-6 overall) have posted a record of 9-6-15 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Montreal has earned 30 points (13-4-4) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canadiens recorded only one goal in seven games and have gone 2-4-1 (five points).
- Montreal has seven points (2-9-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 39 games, earning 56 points from those contests.
- This season, Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 14-10-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 14-10-0 (28 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 16-16-6 to register 38 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 2.94 | Goals Scored | 2.94 | 15th |
| 24th | 3.22 | Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 25th |
| 26th | 27.2 | Shots | 26 | 30th |
| 18th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| 26th | 17.98% | Power Play % | 21.39% | 17th |
| 20th | 77.08% | Penalty Kill % | 81.95% | 7th |
Kraken vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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