Detroit vs Seattle Prediction 9 October 2026
🔊 Detroit finally have a matchup that could help them bounce back from their rough start. After losses to the Rangers and Winnipeg, the Red Wings took down Ottawa, with several key players getting on the scoresheet. Now, they host Seattle-a team with plenty of attacking options early in the season. For Detroit, this clash will be a real test to see if they've truly moved past their early stumbles or if that win over the Senators was just a lone bright spot.
Seven matches unbeaten
📊 Last regular season, Detroit swept both meetings. The Red Wings first took down Seattle at home (4-2), then edged them on the road just weeks later (4-3). This run extends well beyond a single campaign: Detroit have now gone seven straight head-to-head games without a regulation loss to the Kraken. In each of those seven contests, the Red Wings have scored at least three goals.
Head-to-head statistics Detroit - Seattle
Larkin returns just in time
Detroit suffered back-to-back defeats in their opening two games, but their offense finally clicked against Ottawa-five goals scored and five different players notching multi-point nights. Alex DeBrincat led the way with a brace and an assist, Lucas Raymond tallied three helpers, while Viktor Arvidsson and Justin Faulk each finished with a goal and an assist. The lineup also saw the return of Dylan Larkin, who missed the start of the season with an upper-body injury. The captain wasted no time making an impact, posting a (1+1) stat line and earning first-star honors.
The flow of the game itself was significant for the Red Wings. Ottawa took an early lead just three minutes in, but DeBrincat responded only 32 seconds later. Before the first intermission, Larkin put Detroit ahead for the first time this season. Early in the second period, Arvidsson capitalized on the power play, followed by Faulk making it 4-1. The Senators closed the gap to a single goal in the third, but DeBrincat had the final say, sealing the win with an empty-net power-play marker. John Gibson and his teammates also killed off four of five penalties, though Todd McLellan noted postgame that their penalty kill still needs work.
Match Results: Detroit Red Wings
There are now more options going forward.
Seattle are steadily expanding their list of goal-scoring threats. Jared McCann has already tallied five points to start the season, while Bobby McMann has found the net twice in the opening three games. After arriving from Toronto last season, McMann put up 14 points in 18 appearances-ten goals and four assists. During that stretch, he led the Kraken in goals, points, and shots per game, earning himself a new six-year contract over the summer.
The young guns are getting their chances as well. Berkly Catton notched Seattle’s first home goal of the season against Calgary on October 4, then set up Shane Wright for another. In his home debut for the Kraken, Mackie Samoskevich scored twice, including a breakaway finish after chasing down a loose puck. Last season, Jakob Melanson made his mark in a different way-his 188 hits led the team. Alongside Ryan Winterton and Ben Meyers, he anchored a fourth line known for its speed and physicality.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
Total Prediction
Detroit's offense has enjoyed a strong scoring run against Seattle, finding the net at least three times in each of their last seven head-to-head clashes. On home ice, the Red Wings have hit this mark in five straight meetings. The smart play here is on Detroit’s individual total over 2.5 goals.
Match Outcome Prediction
Detroit have avoided defeat against Seattle in regulation time in each of their last seven head-to-head clashes. On the flip side, the Kraken have failed to win in regulation in 11 of their past 12 road games. Our pick: Detroit double chance in regulation (1X).
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
The head-to-head history between these two sides almost always delivers fireworks, with the over 5.5 goals line hitting in ten consecutive meetings. Even when narrowing it down to games played in Detroit, we see five straight matchups clearing that mark. Add to that the Red Wings’ recent performance: after back-to-back defeats, Detroit bounced back by putting five past Ottawa. This scoring streak is simply too significant to ignore, and the Red Wings’ latest outing only strengthens the case for another high-scoring affair. My pick: over 5.5 goals.
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Betting Tips: Detroit Red Wings - Seattle Kraken
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