Washington vs Seattle Prediction 21 October 2025
📣 Seattle are set to play their second consecutive game as they visit Washington. Can the Kraken secure their first road victory of the season without their key players? Let's dive into the details.
Head-to-Head
Washington and Seattle have faced off eight times since the Kraken joined the elite league. The current hosts have claimed five victories, while the visitors have secured three wins. Last season, both encounters were marked as successes for the Capitals. At the end of January, Ovechkin and his squad dominated the team from King County with a 3-0 victory on the road. In early March, Seattle managed to score but still fell short with a 2-4 defeat. Notably, Washington's number eight found the net in the closing stages of the third period in both games. The spring matchup was marred by a flurry of penalties, with the teams racking up 50 penalty minutes and engaging in a mass brawl during the final stretch of the game.
Head-to-head statistics Washington - Seattle
Washington Capitals Team Overview
Spencer Carbery's squad have secured four victories since the start of the season. The Capitals faced setbacks in their very first encounter against Boston (1-3) and in a recent clash with Vancouver. Against the Bruins, Washington played more disciplined hockey, took more shots on goal, and had fewer turnovers, but couldn't contain Boston's top line led by Lindholm and Pastrnak. The defeat to the Canucks might have been due to fatigue, as Washington had put in a strong effort the previous night against Minnesota, outshooting the Wild nearly threefold. Keep an eye on young forward Leonard, who has been promoted to the top power-play unit alongside Ovechkin and Strome. It's unlikely that 27-year-old Pierre-Luc Dubois will play against Seattle, as he is currently on the injured list.
Match Results: Washington Capitals
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
The Kraken are struggling to find consistency at the start of the regular season. They performed well at home, but managed to earn just two points on the road in a game against Toronto (4-3 OT). Heading into their upcoming clash with Washington, the team from King County will be without their top scorer Jared McCann and offensive defenseman Montour. The injury list also includes Riker Evans, Kaapo Kakko, and Frederick Gaudreau. This slew of injuries contributed to their recent loss against Philadelphia (5-2). Currently, Seattle must rely on their prospects Jani Nyman and Berkly Catton, while hoping for the offensive prowess of veteran Jordan Eberle.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
🏒 Projected Lineups
Washington: Thompson - Fehervary, Carlson - Ovechkin, D. Strome, Beauvillier
Seattle: Grubauer - Dunn, Larsson - Kattun, Beniers, Eberle
🥅 Goalies
Logan Thompson took over as the primary goaltender from Charlie Lindgren last season and has already played 4 games this regular season, posting a goals-against average of 1.75. In the recent matchup against Minnesota, Logan stopped 13 of 14 shots from Kaprizov and company.
After a challenging outing against Philadelphia, Joey Daccord is likely to get some rest. German netminder Grubauer is set to replace him, having played a full game on October 17 against Ottawa, allowing 3 goals.
Editor’s Prediction
In the clash between the Capitals and the Kraken, we suggest a bet on Washington to win in regulation time. This bet was successful in both head-to-head matchups last season. On home ice, Washington have lost to Seattle only once, which occurred early last January when players like Mantha, Pacioretty, and Kuznetsov were still on the roster. Considering the significant number of injuries affecting the visitors and the more favorable schedule for the hosts, betting on a Washington victory seems optimal. However, we don't anticipate a high-scoring game, as the total over 5.5 goals was surpassed in just one of their last five encounters involving these teams.
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