Seattle vs Minnesota Prediction 25 October 2026
🔊 Seattle are off to the best start in franchise history and have already surged into the upper echelon of the Western Conference. Not long ago, Kraken’s strong position would have seemed unlikely, but Lane Lambert’s side are now consistently outplaying their rivals. Things are different for Minnesota. The Wild look solid at home, but their Canadian road trip has begun with back-to-back defeats. Last season, Wild swept all three games against Seattle. Can they repeat that feat against a much-improved opponent?
Minnesota have claimed three wins.
📊 During the 2025/26 regular season, Minnesota swept all three games against Seattle. The Kraken did manage to pick up a point in one of those matchups, falling short only in overtime. The overall goal differential stood at 12-5 in favor of the Wild. Minnesota’s dominance extends over a longer stretch as well: Seattle have failed to beat them in regulation in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings.
Head-to-head statistics Seattle - Minnesota
They win, but struggle to hold onto their lead.
Seattle have come out strong, winning seven of their first 11 games and collecting 15 points-the best start in franchise history. They’ve also netted an impressive 42 goals over this stretch. The Kraken’s offense is anything but one-dimensional: 13 different players have already scored at least twice, a mark no other NHL team can match at this stage. Lane Lambert’s squad have picked up five wins in their last seven outings, dropping points only in a heavy defeat to Florida (3-8). However, Seattle do have a glaring issue: they often build leads, only to let opponents claw their way back into games. Injuries will sideline Melanson and Lindgren for the upcoming fixture.
Their latest matchup against Utah was another nerve-wracking affair for the fans. Goals from Brandon Montour and Matty Beniers on the power play gave the Kraken a two-goal cushion, but the visitors rallied to level the score in the third period. Remarkably, this was the third time in about ten days that Seattle have let a multi-goal lead slip. This time, though, the hosts kept their composure-Bobby McMann found Mackie Samoskevich with a pinpoint pass, and Samoskevich buried a crucial goal. In the end, the Kraken secured a 5-3 victory despite being outshot 23-36. Philipp Grubauer came up big with 33 saves, while Seattle’s power play converted twice on four chances. After the game, Beniers admitted the team needs to manage these situations more calmly, and Lambert echoed that sentiment-though he praised his players for the way they responded to Utah’s comeback attempt.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
Things didn’t go according to plan on the road.
Minnesota have claimed six wins from 11 games and remain among the frontrunners in the Western Conference. John Hynes’ side have yet to drop a single point at home, but this current road trip is proving far more challenging. The Wild first fell to Edmonton in overtime (3-4), then came up short against Calgary (1-2). As a result, they managed to pick up just one point from their two games in Alberta. The issue isn’t so much a lack of chances-against the Flames, the Wild posted a dominant expected goals tally of 4.4 to Calgary’s 1.8, but converted just 2.7% of their shots on target. Injuries have also taken their toll, with Faber, Gustavsson, and both Foligno brothers sidelined. Maxim Shabanov’s status remains uncertain.
In Calgary, Minnesota conceded twice in the opening period, both goals coming while shorthanded. Hynes was forced to adjust his tactics, and the Wild responded well after the break. In the third period, Michael McCarron pulled one back, and the visitors launched a relentless assault on Devin Cooley’s net. Minnesota fired 17 shots in the final frame alone, compared to just three from the Flames, but couldn’t find an equaliser. In total, Calgary’s goaltender turned aside 36 shots. Kirill Kaprizov was held off the scoresheet for the first time in eight games, ending his seven-game point streak. After the defeat, Hynes acknowledged that his team managed to claw their way back into contention, but it simply wasn’t enough. As they head to Seattle, avoiding a repeat of that costly first period will be crucial for the Wild.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
Prediction for the 1st period
Seattle often struggle in the opening period against Minnesota. In 11 of their last 12 head-to-head clashes, the Kraken have failed to win the first 20 minutes. On home ice, this streak has now reached eight consecutive games. The pick: Minnesota to avoid defeat in the first period at 1.37.
Match Result Prediction
Minnesota have long been a tough matchup for Seattle. The Kraken have failed to beat the Wild in regulation time in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings, and at home, they haven’t managed a regulation win in seven straight games. The pick: Minnesota to avoid defeat in regulation at odds of 1.39.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Minnesota opened their road trip with back-to-back losses, but the team still has plenty of firepower up front. Against Calgary, the Wild generated 4.4 expected goals and fired 37 shots on target, only to be denied time and again by a stellar performance from Devin Cooley. Seattle, meanwhile, have their own defensive issues: the Kraken have surrendered multi-goal leads in the third period three times in the past ten days. History also favors Minnesota-over their last ten head-to-head matchups, the Wild have scored at least three goals in nine games against this opponent. My pick: Minnesota team total over 2.5 goals.
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