Edmonton vs Seattle Prediction 3 October 2026
🔊 There’s been no shortage of excitement at the start of the season. Edmonton’s opening two games have already produced a staggering 26 goals: the Oilers first fell to Vancouver in overtime, then bounced back for revenge two days later. Seattle, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign in style, thrashing Calgary with a six-goal outburst. Now the Kraken head to Rogers Place, where recent head-to-head clashes have also delivered plenty of goals.
From shutouts to 13-goal thrillers
📊 Last season, these teams faced off four times, with Edmonton coming out on top in three of those encounters. Seattle were shut out twice-Oilers claimed a 4-0 win on the road and followed up with a 3-0 victory at home. However, one matchup was a complete outlier: in early December, both sides combined for a staggering 13 goals. Over those four games, the average total goals scored reached 6.25.
Head-to-head statistics Edmonton - Seattle
They have scored nine and conceded seven.
Edmonton’s opening two games quickly turned into high-scoring shootouts against Vancouver. After suffering a 6-5 overtime defeat at home, the Oilers responded on the road by netting nine goals. By the midway point of the second period, they had built an 8-2 lead, but couldn’t close out the game comfortably- the Canucks clawed their way back to within two goals. Connor McDavid racked up five points on the night, Leon Draisaitl delivered a brace and an assist, while Evan Bouchard chipped in with a goal and two helpers.
Edmonton’s offense isn’t relying solely on its usual stars. Owen Michaels scored his first NHL goal, while Vasily Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen each notched two points. Through just two games, Bouchard already boasts eight points, with McDavid right behind him at seven. Still, after conceding 16 goals across those contests, Mike Babcock expressed his frustration with the team’s inconsistency over different stretches of play. Now, the Oilers return home on the heels of their first win of the season.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
Seattle didn’t need a shootout to secure their first win of the season. The Kraken routed Calgary 6-1, jumping out to a three-goal lead by the first intermission. Jordan Eberle opened the scoring on the power play, with Vince Dunn and Freddy Gaudreau quickly adding to the tally. Chandler Stephenson, Matty Beniers, and Kaapo Kakko joined the scoresheet later on. Both Dunn and Jared McCann finished the night with three points each, setting a new club record for most points in a season opener.
It wasn’t just about the offense. Through the first 40 minutes, Calgary managed only 14 shots on target, while Seattle blocked 20 shots over the full game. The Kraken generated 21 high-danger chances to Calgary’s 11 and conceded just one penalty all night. After the game, Lane Lambert singled out the team’s physicality and commitment. With such an emphatic start, Seattle now heads to Edmonton for their first clash with the Oilers in the new campaign.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
Prediction for the 1st period
In each of the last five head-to-head clashes in Edmonton, both teams have combined for at least two goals in the opening period. The Oilers also boast an even longer streak: the first period has seen over 1.5 goals in nine consecutive games, including their last five at home. With that in mind, our pick here is over 1.5 goals in the first period.
Match Outcome Prediction
Edmonton have claimed victory in regulation time in each of their last five home games against Seattle. Given this head-to-head record, backing the hosts here looks like a solid play-take the Oilers to win in regulation.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Edmonton’s opening games have set the tone for this bet. In two meetings with Vancouver, the teams combined for a staggering 26 goals: the Oilers lost 5-6 and then won 9-7. Offensively, they’re firing on all cylinders-McDavid racked up five points in the second game, Draisaitl added three, and Bouchard chipped in with three as well. However, Edmonton are struggling at the back, conceding 13 goals across those two games.
Seattle kicked off their campaign by putting six past Calgary, with six different skaters finding the net-a testament to their depth. The head-to-head stats only add weight to this: in eight of the last nine matchups between these sides in Edmonton, at least six goals have been scored. Given both teams’ explosive starts, there’s little reason to expect a low-scoring affair. My pick: over 5.5 total goals.
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