- Matchup: Seattle Kraken vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network Midwest
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The Seattle Kraken (27-20-9) are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues (20-28-9) on Thursday night at the Enterprise Center.
In their previous game, the Seattle Kraken earned a convincing 4-2 victory over the Kings. During that match, Seattle accumulated 12 penalty minutes and took advantage of 6 power-play opportunities, scoring 2 goals. Their strong offensive showing was evident, scoring 4 goals on 23 total shots.
Looking at their scoring ability, the Seattle Kraken have recorded 161 goals this season (ranked 24th in the league) while allowing the same number of goals against. They currently hold 63 points with a points percentage of .563. On special teams, they have been awarded 161 power play opportunities, converting on 37, resulting in a percentage of 22.98%. At even strength, they have surrendered 116 goals while scoring 124. With 1,421 total shots taken, the Kraken boast a shooting percentage of 11.3%. Contrarily, they face a save percentage of .902, having allowed 1,637 shots against them. Opponents have faced 158 power play chances against the Kraken, converting 24 of those attempts (24th in the NHL).
In goal for Seattle is Joey Daccord. Throughout his hockey career, he has secured 87 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .584. Currently, his save percentage sits at .905, having spent 6,758 minutes on the ice. Daccord has faced 4,421 shots, making 4,003 saves, while allowing 418 goals against him, giving him an average of 2.81 goals against per game. His overall record is 65-62-23 after starting in 149 games.
As for the St. Louis Blues, they faced a tough loss against the Stars, finishing 5-4 in favor of their opponents. The Blues had 4 power play opportunities during that game, successfully scoring on 1 of those attempts, and managed to fire 18 shots on goal, scoring 4 goals.
The Blues have tallied 118 goals at even strength and 28 while on the power play (ranking 25th in the league). St. Louis has attempted 1,427 shots this season, earning a shot percentage of 10.23%, while allowing 1,577 attempts from their opponents. They stand at 146 total goals and 49 points, with a points percentage of .430 for the season. Defensively, they have conceded 200 goals, with 158 coming at even strength and 42 while shorthanded. With 157 power play chances, they have a conversion rate of 17.83%, and their penalty kill stands at 73.08% against 156 attempts, resulting in a save percentage of 87.3%.
On the Blues’ end, Joel Hofer is expected to take the goaltending role. Hofer holds a career record of 47-33-8 across 99 games. His quality start percentage is noted at 54.4%, having achieved 49 quality starts overall. He has secured 2,348 saves from 2,598 shots faced, translating to a save rate of .904. Thus far, he has averaged 2.78 goals against per game, having allowed a total of 250 goals, during 90 games as a starter, accumulating 3,726 minutes of ice time.
Who stands a better chance to win tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Expert’s Pick: Go with St. Louis
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