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The Seattle Kraken (15-17-2) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (21-8-3) on the road on Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey action.
The Kraken are 4-5-1 in the past 10 games, putting up 28 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 24.0%). They have conceded 28 goals to their opponents.
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Golden Knights 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-202)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups on their way to a 21-8-3 overall record.
- In the 12 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-1-2 record (good for 20 points).
- In the two games this season the Golden Knights registered just one goal, they went 1-0-1 (three points).
- Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals 25 times, and are 20-3-2 in those games (to register 42 points).
- In the 13 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 13-5-0 (26 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 8-2-3 (19 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 15-17-2 record this season and are 3-2-5 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Seattle has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Kraken have earned 29 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
- Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 9-8-0 (18 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Kraken went 6-9-2 in those matchups (14 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.44 | Goals Scored | 2.82 | 22nd |
| 12th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| 9th | 30 | Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| 13th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| 4th | 27.27% | Power Play % | 17.48% | 25th |
| 17th | 79.69% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 14th |
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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