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.
Pre-game probabilities
Colorado Avalanche
Moneyline
Win %
67.5%
32.5%
Seattle 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 form
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
