The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-22-8) travel to Climate Pledge Arena to face the Seattle Kraken (21-25-3) on Saturday afternoon, with both teams desperately seeking to turn around their disappointing seasons.
The Penguins enter the matchup having won just three of their last ten games, though they're coming off an impressive 5-1 victory over the Kings, while the Kraken have managed only four wins in their previous ten outings.
Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been bright spots for Pittsburgh's offense, combining for 36 goals and 56 assists, but the team has struggled defensively, allowing 3.62 goals per game.
The Kraken's offensive woes have been equally concerning, averaging just 2.90 goals per game, though goaltender Joey Daccord has emerged as a reliable presence with a .915 save percentage and 11.7 goals saved above average.
Both teams find themselves near the bottom of their respective divisions, making this cross-conference matchup crucial for building momentum heading into the season's final stretch.
As these struggling teams prepare to face off in Seattle, the question remains whether the Penguins' veteran leadership or the Kraken's home-ice advantage will prove decisive in this compelling NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 62.33% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 62.33% win probability
- Higher scoring offense (149 goals scored vs Kraken's 143)
- Better overall point production (48 points in 50 games vs Kraken's 45 in 49)
- More consistent offensive output (2.98 goals per game vs Kraken's 2.92)
Seattle Kraken: 37.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (157 goals against, 12th worst in Western Conference)
- Struggling win rate (21 wins in 49 games, 12th in Western Conference)
- Negative goal differential (-14 goals, significantly worse than league average)
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Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
| Seattle Kraken | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -120 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +102 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Seattle Kraken have won 21 out of 49 matches this season.
- 2The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 20 out of 50 matches this season.
- 3With 45 points, the Seattle Kraken holds the 12th position in the league standings.
- 4Pittsburgh Penguins's 48 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Seattle Kraken
83%
Pittsburgh Penguins
17%
Jan 15, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 4
Seattle Kraken
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
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