The Seattle Kraken (-130) host the Los Angeles Kings (+110) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. The total is 6 (O: -105, U: -115)Los Angeles (11-8-1) is playing on back-to-back days after suffering a 4-1 loss against the Canucks yesterday.
The Kings conceded a power play goal while failing to take advantage of their own limited power play opportunities. Blake Lizotte was the only player to find the net for the Kings.
Jonathan Quick only had 21 saves on 25 shots against (.840%) in the loss.Seattle (9-5-3) beat the Rangers 3-2 (OT) on Thursday. Justin Schultz scored twice to lead the Kraken. Martin Jones was impressive in the win, making 28 saves (.933%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Kraken won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 4-1 victory in October. Four players were on the scoresheet for Seattle. Alex Iafallo scored Los Angeles’ only goal. Jones got the win, saving 26 of 27 shots (.962%).
FACING OFF
Los Angeles is averaging 3.20 goals per game for the season, 15th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Kraken team that is allowing 2.76 goals a game (9th). Meanwhile, Seattle has found the net 3.24 times a game on average, 14th in the league, and the Kings are allowing opponents to score 3.40 goals per game (22nd).
The Kraken’s 22.03% power play percentage ranks 12th in the league, while the Kings are 23rd with a conversion rate of 18.99%. In terms of defending power plays, Los Angeles has the league’s 24th-ranked PK% at 74.65%, while Seattle is 25th at 74.14%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 18 points this season, Kevin Fiala is the top skater for the Kings. He has six goals and 12 assists in 20 games. In the net, Quick (6-5-1) is Los Angeles’ top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 3.09 GAA and a .895% save percentage.
Andre Burakovsky leads the Kraken in scoring with 15 points. He has four goals and 11 assists. Jones (8-4-2) has the best goals against average for Seattle at 2.33. He has a save percentage of .912%.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 5-5-1 away from home this season. Seattle is 4-4-2 at Climate Pledge Arena this season. Meanwhile, the Kings are 1-1 without a day off and 1-1 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Kraken are 1-1 with a rest advantage.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Seattle Kraken (-125)
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