The Climate Pledge Arena sets the stage for an intriguing Pacific Division clash as the Edmonton Oilers roll into Seattle without their dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who've combined for a remarkable 191 points this season.
While the Oilers have dominated this matchup with nine straight wins over Seattle, they're facing the challenging scenario of a back-to-back after Wednesday's bout with Dallas, potentially opening the door for the Kraken to finally break their losing streak against their division rivals.
The struggling Seattle Kraken, fresh off three consecutive losses and desperate to salvage their playoff hopes, host an Edmonton Oilers squad that's managed to stay dangerous even without their superstars, as evidenced by their recent 5-4 victory in these teams' last meeting.
Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 55% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Pre-game probabilities
Edmonton Oilers
Moneyline
Win %
55%
45%
Seattle Kraken
Edmonton Oilers: 55% win probability
- Superior offensive output (232 goals scored vs Kraken's 216)
- Better position in standings (6th vs 13th in Western Conference)
- Stronger recent form (LWLWW vs Kraken's LLLWL)
Seattle Kraken: 45% win probability
- Poor defensive record (236 goals against, 3rd worst in Western Conference)
- Struggling recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games)
- Lower points total (66 points in 72 games vs Oilers' 87 in 71 games)
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Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers preview
The Edmonton Oilers roll into Climate Pledge Arena looking to extend their remarkable nine-game winning streak against the Kraken, though they'll have to do it without their dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Seattle's coming off a tough stretch, dropping their last three games including a heartbreaker in Calgary, but they've shown some offensive spark with seven goals in their last two outings.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has stepped up big time for the depleted Oilers, fresh off a hat trick in their last meeting with Seattle just days ago - and he'll need to bring that same energy tonight.
The Kraken's defense has been their Achilles' heel lately, giving up 18 goals in their last five games, but Jordan Eberle and Jaden Schwartz have been finding the back of the net consistently.
Joey Daccord's been solid between the pipes for Seattle with a .908 save percentage this season, though he'll need to shake off the memory of letting in four goals on 28 shots in their recent loss to Edmonton.
This back-to-back situation could be tricky for the Oilers, who're coming straight from a tough home battle against Dallas - and fatigue might just be the equalizer Seattle needs.
The Kraken haven't beaten Edmonton since January 2023, but with the Oilers missing their top scorers and playing on tired legs, this could be their chance to finally snap that losing streak.
Keep an eye on Mattias Ekholm and Darnell Nurse, who've been picking up the offensive slack for Edmonton with their playmaking abilities from the blue line.
Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
Seattle Kraken
17%
Edmonton Oilers
83%
Mar 23, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 4
Seattle Kraken
Jan 28, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Jan 5, 2025
Seattle Kraken
2 : 4
Edmonton Oilers
Oct 3, 2024
Seattle Kraken
6 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
Sep 29, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 4
Seattle Kraken
Mar 2, 2024
Seattle Kraken
1 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
