The Seattle Kraken (21-18-9) will aim to halt a four-game losing streak when they square off against the New York Islanders (27-17-5) at home on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
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The Kraken have gone 4-4-2 over their past 10 games, scoring 33 goals while conceding 32 in that time. On 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored nine goals (36.0%).
Islanders vs. Kraken Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Islanders 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-115)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 9-5-14 in overtime games as part of a 27-17-5 overall record.
- In the 17 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-4-0 record (good for 26 points).
- In the eight games this season the Islanders registered just one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
- New York has taken 13 points from the 16 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-9-1 record).
- The Islanders are 19-2-3 in the 24 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 41 points).
- In the 17 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 12-3-2 to register 26 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is 6-12-4 (16 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Islanders finished 19-5-0 in those contests (38 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken (21-18-9 overall) have posted a record of 6-9-15 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- Seattle has earned 21 points (8-4-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has six points (1-6-4) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 29 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (20-6-3).
- Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 23 games this season and has registered 25 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 5-8-2 (12 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Kraken finished 16-9-5 in those matchups (37 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.88 | Goals Scored | 2.75 | 25th |
| 3rd | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 2.98 | 13th |
| 17th | 27.8 | Shots | 25.5 | 28th |
| 18th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| 27th | 15.97% | Power Play % | 22.63% | 11th |
| 8th | 82.35% | Penalty Kill % | 71.88% | 32nd |
Islanders vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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