The Vancouver Canucks (27-21-11) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (25-31-4) on Saturday, March 1st. 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

Vancouver improved to 27-21-11 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Vancouver tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead in the third, but the Sharks tied it again with 1:17 left. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining.

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle fell to 25-31-4 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. 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 first at 3:23. Seattle’s offense couldn’t find the net, managing 23 shots on goal in the game.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, scoring twice on three shots. He netted his third and fourth goals of the season, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but was held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second and added two more in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways and finished with six assists.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They were held scoreless through all three periods, with 19 giveaways hampering their efforts.

Seattle failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities and didn’t score any empty net or shorthanded goals. No Kraken player recorded a goal or an assist in the game.

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

Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals to the Bruins, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, and the second at the 10:03 mark. However, Seattle’s defense settled in after that, not allowing another goal. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 18 hits and 4 takeaways.

Canucks vs Kraken Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
• Across their five previous home games, Seattle has an puck line mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Seattle has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
• The last three games that Vancouver was favored, they have an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.

Canucks vs Kraken Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Canucks to take down the Kraken on the road. With the moneyline currently at -103, I’m placing my bet on the Canucks straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Canucks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Canucks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.

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