The Toronto Maple Leafs (32-19-2) will look to extend their winning streak as they face the Seattle Kraken (23-28-4) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night in a compelling cross-conference matchup.
Toronto enters the contest with momentum after consecutive road victories against Edmonton and Calgary, with William Nylander's recent hat trick highlighting their offensive prowess.
The Kraken, meanwhile, have struggled recently, winning just one of their last five games while allowing 19 goals during that stretch.
This meeting marks the final regular-season encounter between these teams, with Toronto aiming for their fifth consecutive victory over Seattle.
Both teams present intriguing storylines, as the Maple Leafs' high-powered offense, led by Auston Matthews and Nylander, faces off against Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, who has impressed this season despite recent challenges.
The matchup sets up an interesting contrast between Toronto's potent scoring attack, averaging 3.11 goals per game, and Seattle's defensive struggles, as they've allowed an average of 3.18 goals per contest this season.
Seattle Kraken vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 55.67% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Toronto Maple Leafs: 55.67% win probability
- Higher league position (4th in Eastern Conference vs 13th in Western)
- Superior goal-scoring efficiency (165 goals in 53 games vs 165 in 55)
- Better overall record (32 wins in 53 games vs 23 wins in 55 games)
Seattle Kraken: 44.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (178 goals against in 55 games)
- Negative recent form (LLWLL in last 5 games)
- Low points total (50 points in 55 games vs league average of 59)
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Seattle Kraken vs. Toronto Maple Leafs odds
| Seattle Kraken | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +140 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -160 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Seattle Kraken have won 23 out of 55 matches this season.
- 2The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 32 out of 53 matches this season.
- 3With 50 points, the Seattle Kraken holds the 13th position in the league standings.
- 4Toronto Maple Leafs's 66 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Seattle Kraken vs. Toronto Maple Leafs form
Seattle Kraken vs. Toronto Maple Leafs head to head
Seattle Kraken
17%
Toronto Maple Leafs
83%
Oct 31, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs
4 : 1
Seattle Kraken
Jan 22, 2024
Seattle Kraken
1 : 3
Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 1, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
4 : 3
Seattle Kraken
Feb 27, 2023
Seattle Kraken
1 : 5
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 6, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
1 : 5
Seattle Kraken
Mar 9, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
6 : 4
Seattle Kraken
