The Montreal Canadiens (31-27-6) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (27-34-4) on Wednesday, March 12th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. Both the Canadiens and Kraken will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 ET.

Canadiens vs Kraken

The Montreal Canadiens Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Montreal fell to 31-27-6 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.

Montreal’s offense was quiet until the 3rd period when Christian Dvorak scored at 14:28 to cut the Penguins’ lead to 2-1. Pittsburgh sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15.

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle’s latest defeat, a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, dropped their record to 27-34-4. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 goals fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal and failing to score.

Montreal Offense Breakdown

Montreal’s offense was held to just one goal in their 3-1 loss to the Penguins. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 20 offensive giveaways.

Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th. Montreal was kept off the scoreboard until the third period and didn’t score on any power plays.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They recorded 19 giveaways in the game.

None of Seattle’s players scored, and they were shut out in all three periods. The Kraken’s record dropped to 27-34-4 after the loss.

Montreal Team Defense

Montreal’s defense gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens made it 2-1 in the third, but they allowed an empty-net goal with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

Seattle Team Defense

Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals to Boston, the first coming just 3:23 into the game and the second at 10:03 in the first period. However, they held the Bruins scoreless for the remainder of the game. Joey Daccord recorded 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Canadiens vs Kraken Trends

• Across their last three road contests, Montreal has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Across the Kraken last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
• The last five games that Seattle was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
• Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Canadiens have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 0-3.

Canadiens vs Kraken Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Kraken to defeat the Canadiens while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -146, I’m placing a wager on the Kraken to win outright.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Canadiens to cover. Even if the Kraken manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Canadiens should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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