Edmonton vs Seattle Prediction 5 December 2025
📣 Edmonton continue their home stand. On Thursday evening, Chris Knoblauch's squad will face Seattle for the third time this season. How will this Pacific Division showdown on the ice conclude? Let's delve into our prediction.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the teams clashed four times. The Oilers secured three victories, while the Kraken managed just one win at home. Seattle's March victory deserves a special mention. Dan Bylsma's squad netted five goals against Calvin Pickard in the second period, a level of scoring we don't often witness. It seemed the Washington team was out for revenge after their loss just days earlier. On March 23, Edmonton edged out a 5-4 win, with Seattle staying competitive until the final whistle. This season, the teams have faced off twice, and in both encounters, goaltenders Daccord and Skinner performed solidly. Skinner's shutout in late November left critics stunned.
Head-to-head statistics Edmonton - Seattle
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Oilers kicked off December with a narrow defeat. The team fell to Minnesota 0-1, unable to breach the net guarded by Swedish goaltender Wallstedt, who is in the running for the Rookie of the Year award. Despite this, the hosts put up a solid defensive performance, providing their goalie with much-needed support and confidence. It's unusual to see last season's Stanley Cup runners-up outside the top eight in the Western Conference, but consistent defensive lapses and injuries to top-line forwards have taken their toll. McDavid and his squad excel on the power play, currently ranking third in the league in that category. Notably, McDavid, Hyman, and Nugent-Hopkins have reunited on the same line, which statistically ranks among the league's best. It's important to mention the injuries: Roslovic and Walman remain sidelined.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
The Kraken are set to play their first game this month. At the end of November, they suffered three consecutive defeats, closing out the month with a 0-4 loss to Edmonton. Despite Jared McCann's return to the lineup, Seattle's forwards couldn't find a way past Stuart Skinner after 26 shots on target. The recent clash with the Oilers was intense, featuring two fights in the third period and a scuffle involving Mason Marchment and Darnell Nurse. Marchment won't be available for the upcoming match, nor will another key forward, Jaden Schwartz. It's worth noting that Seattle scores only 2.46 goals per game and has been sparse with their shots on goal. Since the start of the season, Beniers and his squad have taken just 585 shots, the lowest in the league.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
🏒 Projected Lineups
Seattle: Daccord - Dunn, Larsson - McCann, Beniers, Eberle
Edmonton: Pickard - Ekholm, Bouchard - Nugent-Hopkins, McDavid, Hyman
🥅 Goalies
Team USA's goalie Joey Daccord has shown solid form at the start of the regular season. Although injuries and struggles against less formidable opponents have affected his confidence, he still maintains a respectable goals-against average of 2.68 over 16 games.
Edmonton fans are still waiting for Connor Ingram. For the game against Seattle, the coaching staff decided to start Calvin Pickard, who, according to Edmonton players, brings a positive vibe to the locker room. Currently, Pickard has a concerning goals-against average of 4.04, which he will be looking to improve soon.
Editor's Prediction
Based on past match results and the fact that Seattle statistically ranks as one of the top defensive teams, consider a bet on under 5.5 goals. This bet has been successful in both head-to-head games between the Kraken and the Oilers this season. With forwards Schwartz and Marchment absent and Calvin Pickard eager to redeem himself at the last line of defense, this prediction is well-founded.No comments
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