Seattle vs Vegas Prediction
🔊 Having lost their last six games, Seattle are virtually out of the playoff race. Their upcoming clash with Vegas could be the final hurdle in this sprint, as Vegas are desperately trying to dethrone the Edmonton Oilers from the top spot in the Pacific Division. What should we expect from such a game? Let's analyze the statistical trends and head-to-head history to offer an insightful prediction for this NHL regular-season matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Seattle and Vegas have clashed nine times: the Kraken have claimed victory in four games, while the Golden Knights have won five. Notably, Vegas have been unable to defeat their opponent in regulation time on the road for four consecutive games. In the current season, both encounters have gone Seattle's way (2-1 OT at home and 3-2 away).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
Seattle have lost 10 of their last 11 games and approach the matchup against Vegas on a six-game losing streak, five of which ended in regulation. Lane Lambert's team will be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a loss in the upcoming game. Even a win is unlikely to keep them in the Stanley Cup race, as numerous results would need to align in their favor.
At home, Seattle have dropped 7 of their last 8 encounters. The period following the February Olympic break has been crucial-Kraken managed to win only three out of ten games at Climate Pledge Arena during this stretch. Their scoring hasn't been impressive either, averaging 2.80 goals (14th in the conference) while conceding 3.90 goals (12th in the conference) per game.
Forward Shane Wright, who has been out since late March, is expected to return for the home game. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer, who missed the last match, might also be back in action against Vegas.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
Unlike their opponents, Vegas head into the away game riding a streak of six consecutive games with points and four straight victories-against the Vancouver Canucks (4-2 and 2-1), Calgary Flames (6-3), and Edmonton Oilers (5-1). John Tortorella's squad currently sits second in the Pacific Division, trailing Edmonton only in terms of regulation wins.
On the road, the Golden Knights have been performing moderately since the February break. Vegas have won just five out of 11 games. Their scoring average away from Las Vegas stands at 2.45 goals per game (14th in the conference), while they concede an average of 2.91 goals (8th in the conference) per game.
According to the latest reports, Vegas's only player on the injured list is forward William Karlsson, who has been sidelined since early November.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
⚡️ Key Players
Seattle struggles to highlight a standout performer in terms of scoring. None of the Kraken players rank in the league's top 100 scorers. Their leading point-getter is Jordan Eberle with 53 points (5 goals, 28 assists), while their top goal scorer is Bobby McMann with 27 goals. Chandler Stephenson leads in assists with 31.
Vegas, on the other hand, boasts impressive performances from their top scorer Jack Eichel (82 points, 25 goals, 57 assists) and leading goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev (35 goals). Rasmus Andersson has been effective in 4 of his last 5 games, while Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev, Shea Theodore, and Brayden McNabb have excelled in 3 out of 4.
🥅 Goalies
After the break, Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer have shared ice time for the Kraken. In 13 games, the American has saved 87.9% of shots (goals-against average of 3.66), while the German goalie has stopped 89.2% of shots in ten games (GAA of 3.14). Daccord has struggled to reach a 90% save percentage over his last five games.
For Vegas, all eyes were on Adin Hill at the end of March. The Knights' number one played 14 games from February to April with an 86.7% save percentage and a GAA of 2.88-not the most impressive stats. However, with a new coach in April, Hill's appearances decreased as Carter Hart took over the net, securing three wins in three games with a 92.3% save percentage and a GAA of 1.67.
Editor's Prediction
Seattle have nothing to lose in the upcoming match-any potential victory would likely only delay their early exit from playoff contention. With that in mind, they can afford to play without much defensive focus. In fact, games at Climate Pledge Arena have followed this pattern throughout March, with each of Seattle's seven home games featuring at least six goals scored per game. We predict this trend will continue, and the game will see a total over 5.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Seattle Kraken - Vegas Golden Knights
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