The Florida Panthers (17-9-2) travel to Climate Pledge Arena to face the Seattle Kraken (14-14-1) on Tuesday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup.
The Panthers enter the contest riding high on consecutive victories, including an impressive 3-1 win over San Jose where they dominated with 52 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk continues his hot streak with 30 points on the season.
Seattle's recent performance has been equally noteworthy, coming off a remarkable 7-5 road victory against the New York Rangers where Oliver Bjorkstrand showcased his talent with two goals and two assists.
Both teams have demonstrated their offensive capabilities, with Florida averaging 3.75 goals per game this season while Seattle has shown they can compete with anyone, especially on home ice.
The historical matchups between these teams have been closely contested, with their previous meeting resulting in a decisive 4-0 Kraken victory at Climate Pledge Arena.
As both teams look to build on their recent momentum, this cross-conference battle could come down to the performance of their respective goaltenders, with Sergei Bobrovsky expected to face off against Joey Daccord in what should be a compelling NHL showdown.
Seattle Kraken vs. Florida Panthers: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs Florida Panthers matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 67.25% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken: 67.25% win probability
- Explosive offense (106 goals scored, 3rd highest in league)
- Strong overall record (17-9, 3rd in Eastern Conference)
- Excellent recent form (WWLWW in last 5 games)
Florida Panthers: 32.75% win probability
- Inconsistent performance (14-14 record in 29 games)
- Defensive struggles (88 goals against in 29 games)
- Lower points total (29 points, 10th in Western Conference)
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Seattle Kraken vs. Florida Panthers odds
| Seattle Kraken | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +150 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -178 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Seattle Kraken have won 14 out of 29 matches this season.
- 2The Florida Panthers have won 17 out of 28 matches this season.
- 3With 29 points, the Seattle Kraken holds the 10th position in the league standings.
- 4Florida Panthers's 36 points place them 3rd in the rankings.
Seattle Kraken vs. Florida Panthers form
Seattle Kraken vs. Florida Panthers head to head
Seattle Kraken
67%
Florida Panthers
33%
Dec 13, 2023
Seattle Kraken
4 : 0
Florida Panthers
Oct 28, 2023
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Dec 11, 2022
Florida Panthers
2 : 5
Seattle Kraken
Dec 4, 2022
Seattle Kraken
1 : 5
Florida Panthers
Jan 24, 2022
Seattle Kraken
5 : 3
Florida Panthers
Nov 27, 2021
Florida Panthers
1 : 4
Seattle Kraken
