The New Jersey Devils (24-15-3) head to Climate Pledge Arena looking to snap a concerning four-game losing streak as they face off against the Seattle Kraken (17-20-3) in a compelling cross-conference matchup on Monday night.
The Devils, despite their recent struggles, have dominated this matchup historically, winning their last four encounters with the Kraken including a 3-2 victory in their previous meeting on December 6.
New Jersey's offensive prowess, led by Jesper Bratt's team-high 48 points and Nico Hischier's 19 goals, will be tested against a Kraken team that has dropped their last two games and continues to search for consistency at home.
While the Devils boast the NHL's second-best power play at 28.9% and third-best goals-against average, Seattle's recent defensive improvements under goaltender Joey Daccord (2.51 GAA, .912 save percentage) suggest this could be a closer contest than the records indicate.
The matchup presents an intriguing clash of styles, with New Jersey's high-powered offense facing Seattle's defensive-minded approach at Climate Pledge Arena, where the home team has traditionally performed well.
As both teams look to reverse their recent fortunes, this cross-conference battle could prove pivotal in shaping their respective trajectories heading into the middle portion of the NHL season.
Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 61.25% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Pre-game probabilities
New Jersey Devils
Moneyline
Win %
61.25%
38.75%
Seattle Kraken
New Jersey Devils: 61.25% win probability
- Superior offensive output (134 goals scored vs Kraken's 116)
- Better overall record (24 wins vs Kraken's 17)
- Stronger defensive performance (107 goals against vs Kraken's 127)
Seattle Kraken: 38.75% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLWWL in last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (127 goals against, ranking 13th in Western Conference)
- Lower win percentage (17 wins in 40 games, 0.425 win rate)
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Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils form
Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils head to head
Seattle Kraken
33%
New Jersey Devils
67%
Dec 7, 2024
New Jersey Devils
3 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Feb 13, 2024
New Jersey Devils
3 : 1
Seattle Kraken
Dec 8, 2023
Seattle Kraken
1 : 2
New Jersey Devils
Feb 10, 2023
New Jersey Devils
3 : 1
Seattle Kraken
Jan 20, 2023
Seattle Kraken
4 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Apr 17, 2022
Seattle Kraken
4 : 3
New Jersey Devils
