The Colorado Avalanche (20-15-0) will look to complete a season series sweep against the Seattle Kraken (15-17-2) when they face off at Ball Arena on Sunday night, having already secured two victories against their Western Conference rivals this season.

The Avalanche enter the contest with momentum, riding a two-game winning streak and showcasing improved defensive performance, allowing just 16 goals in their last eight games under the solid goaltending duo of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood.

NHL points leader Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the league with 41 assists and 55 points, continues to drive Colorado's offensive success with the team averaging 3.29 goals per game.

The Kraken, meanwhile, face significant challenges as they enter this matchup on tired legs following their Saturday night game against Vegas, having already dropped their previous three contests while struggling offensively with just 2.82 goals per game.

Recent history favors the Avalanche in this matchup, with Colorado having outscored Seattle 14-5 across their three meetings this season.

As these Western Conference rivals prepare to battle at Ball Arena, both teams' contrasting momentum and historical matchup dynamics set the stage for what promises to be an intriguing Sunday night hockey showdown.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken: who will win?

For tonight's Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken matchup, our predictive model gives the Avalanche a 67.5% chance of defeating the Kraken.

Colorado Avalanche: 67.5% win probability

  • Superior offensive output (116 goals scored vs Kraken's 99)
  • Better overall record (20 wins vs Kraken's 15)
  • Higher points total (40 points vs Kraken's 32)

Seattle Kraken: 32.5% win probability

  • Poor recent form (LLLLW in last 5 games)
  • Defensive struggles (108 goals against in 35 games)
  • Lower win percentage (15 wins in 35 games vs Avalanche's 20 in 35)

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken odds

Colorado AvalancheSeattle Kraken
moneyline-250 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)+210 (via bet365 US)

Key stats

  • 1
    The Colorado Avalanche have won 20 out of 35 matches this season.
  • 2
    The Seattle Kraken have won 15 out of 35 matches this season.
  • 3
    With 40 points, the Colorado Avalanche holds the 6th position in the league standings.
  • 4
    Seattle Kraken's 32 points place them 12th in the rankings.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken form

Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Latest matches
W
W
L
W
L
Victories
3/5 (60%)
Defeats
2/5 (40%)
Dec 21, 2024
Anaheim Ducks2:4Colorado Avalanche
Dec 20, 2024
San Jose Sharks2:4Colorado Avalanche
Dec 17, 2024
Vancouver Canucks3:1Colorado Avalanche
Dec 15, 2024
Nashville Predators2:5Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 2024
Utah Hockey Club4:1Colorado Avalanche
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Latest matches
L
L
L
L
W
Victories
1/5 (20%)
Defeats
4/5 (80%)
Dec 22, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights0:0Seattle Kraken
Dec 20, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks3:1Seattle Kraken
Dec 18, 2024
Ottawa Senators3:0Seattle Kraken
Dec 15, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning5:1Seattle Kraken
Dec 13, 2024
Boston Bruins1:5Seattle Kraken

Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken head to head

Colorado Avalanche

67%

Seattle Kraken

33%

Nov 6, 2024

Colorado Avalanche

6 : 3

Seattle Kraken

Oct 23, 2024

Seattle Kraken

2 : 3

Colorado Avalanche

Nov 14, 2023

Seattle Kraken

1 : 5

Colorado Avalanche

Nov 10, 2023

Colorado Avalanche

3 : 4

Seattle Kraken

Oct 18, 2023

Seattle Kraken

1 : 4

Colorado Avalanche

May 1, 2023

Colorado Avalanche

1 : 2

Seattle Kraken