The Seattle Kraken (25-29-4) travel to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (31-20-4) on Sunday, February 23rd. This game will be played at Amalie Arena in Tampa and televised on ESPN+. Both the Kraken and Lightning will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Kraken vs Lightning

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle’s latest loss came in a 2-0 defeat to the Bruins, dropping their record to 25-29-4. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined 2 goals fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to respond. Seattle managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, while the Bruins had 33 shots. Joey Daccord made 31 saves for the Kraken, giving him a 93.9% save percentage for the game.

The Tampa Bay Lightning Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Tampa Bay fell to 31-20-4 with a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning held a 2-0 lead early, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the next nine goals. Tampa Bay entered the game as the underdog on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The 11 combined goals easily surpassed that mark.

Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss. Tampa Bay’s defense struggled in the third period, allowing four goals, including two empty-netters. The Lightning’s offense started strong, scoring twice in the first period, but couldn’t keep pace with the Jets.

Seattle Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were held scoreless in all three periods, and they had 19 giveaways.

None of Seattle’s players found the net, and they failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

Lightning Offense Breakdown

Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee netted his 4th goal in the second period, and Nikita Kucherov added his 10th in the third period.

The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They were held to just one goal in the second and third periods after scoring twice in the first.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken will look to bounce back after allowing two early goals in their last game. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle’s defense also recorded 18 hits and 4 takeaways.

Tampa Bay Team Defense

Tampa Bay’s defense struggled late, allowing four goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. The Lightning’s defense finished with 6 takeaways and 16 hits.

Kraken vs Lightning Trends

• Seattle has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• In their last five games at home, the Lightning have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lightning have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Kraken have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.

Kraken vs Lightning Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline bet in this one, we have the Lightning coming out on top. However, with the lines sitting at -246, I’d recommend looking to the spread as our projections have the Lightning winning by more than one goal.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Lightning to win and cover. Watch for the Lightning to win this game by multiple goals over the Kraken.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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