The Washington Capitals (32-10-5) visit the Seattle Kraken (21-24-3) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals have won five games in a row.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday's game.
Over the last 10 outings for the Kraken, their offense has totaled 32 goals while their defense has given up 32 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (23.8% conversion rate).
Capitals vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-139)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 32-10-5 record overall, with a 5-5-10 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Washington is 10-3-3 (23 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Washington has finished 2-5-1 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals 33 times, and are 29-1-3 in those games (to register 61 points).
- In the 20 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 13-4-3 to record 29 points.
- In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 19-4-1 (39 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 12-5-4 (28 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a record of 21-24-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime matchups.
- Seattle has earned 11 points (5-6-1) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-11-0) in 12 games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 24 times, earning 42 points from those matchups (20-2-2).
- Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 12-10-1 (25 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 9-14-2 to register 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.55 | Goals Scored | 2.96 | 17th |
| 1st | 2.43 | Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 23rd |
| 25th | 27.1 | Shots | 26.6 | 27th |
| 12th | 27.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 10th | 22.96% | Power Play % | 18.66% | 24th |
| 3rd | 84.51% | Penalty Kill % | 76.36% | 23rd |
Capitals vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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