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Expected score: Seattle Kraken 4-3 Minnesota Wild
Seattle Kraken host Minnesota Wild in an NHL matchup between two teams separated by just one point in the standings. The Kraken sit fifth with 13 points from 10 games, while the Wild occupy fourth with 14 points. Both sides arrive in strong form, setting up a competitive encounter that promises attacking hockey and plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Team form
Seattle Kraken
Seattle have won three of their last five games, including impressive victories over Washington (5-3) and Detroit (6-3). They scored 22 goals across these five matches but also conceded 21, reflecting an entertaining but sometimes vulnerable defensive approach. Their recent loss to Florida (3-8) stands out as a concerning performance, yet the Kraken have shown they can compete with quality opponents when their offence clicks.
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota arrive with a 4-1 record in their last five outings, winning four of those games. The Wild have been more defensively solid than Seattle, conceding just 13 goals across their last five matches while scoring 17. Their recent wins over St. Louis (5-4) and Vegas (4-2) demonstrate their ability to grind out results, though they did suffer a heavy defeat to Winnipeg (2-5) on the road.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in the recent record.
Key factors
Seattle's offensive firepower—averaging 4.4 goals per game over their last five—gives them real attacking threat, but their defensive record (4.2 goals conceded per game) suggests they can be caught out. Minnesota's tighter defence (2.6 goals conceded per game) and more measured scoring approach (3.4 per game) could frustrate the Kraken's high-tempo style. The home ice advantage for Seattle may prove valuable in what shapes as a tight contest. Both teams have shown they can score goals freely, so expect an open, entertaining game.
Prediction
The statistics point to a closely matched affair. Seattle's superior offensive output in recent weeks is offset by Minnesota's superior defensive discipline. The Kraken's home advantage provides a marginal edge, and their recent form suggests they are capable of matching the Wild's intensity. Both teams have the quality to score multiple goals, and neither defence has been consistently watertight. This is genuinely too close to separate—the pick leans home, but Minnesota are equally capable of leaving with a win.
This is a coin-flip encounter between two evenly matched sides. Seattle's attacking prowess at home gives them a marginal lean, but Minnesota's defensive solidity and strong recent record make them a genuine threat. Expect a high-scoring, entertaining game where either team could emerge victorious. For 365sport.tv viewers, this is one to watch for an exciting, competitive contest.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | |
| 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 13 | |
| 6 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 13 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | |
| 8 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | |
| 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |
| 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | |
| 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
| 12 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
| 14 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 5 | |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| 1 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 17 | |
| 2 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 17 | |
| 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 14 | |
| 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| 7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| 8 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | |
| 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |
| 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 10 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
| 14 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 9 | |
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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