The Vancouver Canucks (17-11-8) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (17-19-2) on Thursday, January 2nd. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks 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 10:00 ET.

Canucks vs Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks moved to 17-11-8 on the season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that number.

San Jose scored first, but the Canucks answered with three straight goals. Pius Suter tied the game in the second period and later scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle fell to 17-19-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing the first goal just 3:23 into the game. Boston added another goal at 10:03 in the first period, and Seattle’s offense couldn’t respond.

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

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Vancouver’s offense was led by Pius Suter, who scored twice in their 3-2 win over San Jose. Suter’s goals were his 3rd and 4th of the season, with the second coming at 19:34 in the 3rd period. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the 3rd.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but didn’t score in the 1st period. They found the net once in the 2nd and twice in the 3rd. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their latest game, a 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken fired 23 shots on goal but failed to find the back of the net, marking the first time this season they’ve been held scoreless.

Seattle struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. They were also unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, as all 23 shots came at even strength.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Seattle Team Defense

Seattle’s defense allowed two early goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game and another at 10:03. However, they tightened up afterward, giving up no goals in the second and third periods. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Canucks vs Kraken Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 1 goals per game in these contests.
• Through their last three home contests, the Kraken offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Seattle posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Kraken have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• The last ten games that Vancouver was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.

Canucks vs Kraken Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Kraken to defeat the Canucks while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -130, I’m placing a wager on the Kraken to win outright.

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

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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