The Seattle Kraken (24-29-4) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (34-20-3) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kraken are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 6:00 ET.

Kraken vs Panthers

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken’s record dropped to 24-29-4. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, with the Bruins scoring just 3:23 into the game.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 2. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Offensively, the Kraken were shut out, managing 23 shots on goal.

The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 34-20-3 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5-goal line.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring at 5:15 in the first period, and after the Stars tied it up, Matthew Tkachuk put the Panthers ahead again with a goal at 11:13 in the second period. A.J. Greer and Sam Reinhart added goals in the third period to secure the win.

Seattle Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense struggled in their 2-0 loss to Boston, failing to score despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were shut out for the first time in five games, with 19 offensive giveaways contributing to their scoreless outing.

After allowing two goals in the first period, the Kraken couldn’t find the net in the second or third. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and finished the game without a goal.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal, netting 4 in their 4-2 win over the Stars. A.J. Greer found the net for the first time this season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net. The Panthers’ other goals came from Evan Rodrigues, who scored in the first period, and Matthew Tkachuk, who added his 3rd goal of the season on a power play in the second period.

Carolina had 16 giveaways but still managed to score twice in the third period. Tomás Nosek picked up his first assist of the season on Greer’s goal, and Sam Reinhart added his 11th assist on Rodrigues’ opening goal.

Seattle Team Defense

Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game. They settled in after that, not allowing another goal, but the damage was done. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage.

Florida Team Defense

Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry their momentum from the 3rd period of their previous game, where they didn’t allow a goal. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits. The only two goals they allowed came in the 2nd period, with one being a power-play goal from the Stars.

Kraken vs Panthers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Florida has an puck line record of 5-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
• 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 Panthers Prediction

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Panthers are the way to go. However, with a payout of -240, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Kraken to cover. Even if the Panthers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Kraken 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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