The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-19-8) are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken (18-23-3) at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night, with both teams desperately seeking to turn their seasons around.
The Penguins enter the contest having lost their last two games and currently sit fifth in the Metropolitan Division, while the Kraken have managed just three wins in their last ten games and occupy the second-lowest spot in the Pacific Division.
Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been bright spots for Pittsburgh with a combined 34 goals and 52 assists this season, while Seattle's offense has been led by the trio of Jared McCann, Jaden Schwartz, and Chandler Stephenson who have contributed 31 goals and 59 assists.
Both teams have struggled defensively this season, with Pittsburgh allowing 3.67 goals per game and Seattle conceding 3.23 goals per game, suggesting this matchup could feature plenty of scoring opportunities.
The goaltending battle will pit Seattle's Joey Daccord, who has impressed with a .912 save percentage, against Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry, who has faced challenges with an .886 save percentage this season.
As these two struggling teams prepare to clash at PPG Paints Arena, fans can expect an intriguing battle between two sides looking to find their footing in what has become a crucial mid-season matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken: who will win?
For tonight's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 55% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 55% win probability
- Higher offensive output (135 goals scored vs Kraken's 128)
- Better position in conference standings (12th vs 13th)
- Home ice advantage with stronger goal-scoring average (3.0 goals per game)
Seattle Kraken: 45% win probability
- Poor recent form (LWLLL in last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (144 goals against, ranked among bottom third)
- Road performance issues (23 losses, most in their division)
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken odds
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -135 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 18 out of 45 matches this season.
- 2The Seattle Kraken have won 18 out of 44 matches this season.
- 3With 44 points, the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the 12th position in the league standings.
- 4Seattle Kraken's 39 points place them 13th in the rankings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken form
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken head to head
Pittsburgh Penguins
33%
Seattle Kraken
67%
Mar 1, 2024
Seattle Kraken
2 : 0
Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 15, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 : 0
Seattle Kraken
Nov 5, 2022
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 3
Seattle Kraken
Oct 30, 2022
Seattle Kraken
3 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 28, 2022
Pittsburgh Penguins
1 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Dec 7, 2021
Seattle Kraken
1 : 6
Pittsburgh Penguins
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