- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken
- Event Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: Wild+, KONG TV
- Betting Odds: Wild (-145) Kraken (+130)
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The Seattle Kraken (7-3-1) are set to host the Minnesota Wild (6-3-2) at Climate Pledge Arena this Saturday. The current moneyline shows Minnesota favored at -145 while Seattle stands at +130. The over/under for this matchup is set at 6.5.
The Minnesota Wild are looking to bounce back after their recent 2-1 defeat to the Flames. In that game, Minnesota faced 8 penalty minutes and struggled offensively, managing only 1 goal from 37 shots despite having 4 power play opportunities.
Analyzing their offensive firepower, the Minnesota Wild have netted 32 goals thus far (ranking 14th in the NHL) while allowing 27 goals. They currently hold 14 points with a points percentage of .636. Minnesota has capitalized on 9 out of 35 power play chances, achieving a 25.71% success rate. At even strength, they have scored 23 goals while conceding 19. The Wild have taken a total of 335 shots, leading to a shooting percentage of 9.6%. They have faced 283 shots against, with a .905 save percentage, while their opponents have converted 8 out of 37 power play opportunities (ranking 7th in the league).
In goal for Minnesota will be Jesper Wallstedt. Over his NHL career, Wallstedt has conceded 126 goals, averaging 2.63 goals against per game across 50 appearances. With a save percentage of .912 and a win-loss record of 26-14-8, he has 34 quality starts out of a total of 48 games played, amassing 1,291 saves from 1,416 shots faced.
In their last game, Seattle triumphed over the Mammoth with a score of 5-3, converting on 2 of their 4 power play opportunities. The Kraken achieved 5 goals from 23 shots on target.
Seattle has launched 288 shots this season (ranking 13th in the NHL), achieving a shooting percentage of 14.58%. They have conceded 347 shots, and their penalty kill has a success rate of 68.75% against 32 power play chances by opponents. Seattle has converted on 25% of their 36 power play opportunities, tallying 9 goals (7th in the NHL), alongside 33 goals scored at even strength. Overall, they’ve allowed 37 goals: 27 at even strength and 10 while short-handed, accruing 42 total goals and 15 points this season for a points percentage of .682.
Joey Daccord will be the starting goalie for Seattle. He boasts a career record of 72-72-24 over 178 games with a quality start percentage of 56.9%, achieving 95 quality starts. Daccord has made 4,477 saves from 4,956 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .903. Opponents average 2.89 goals per game against him, with a cumulative total of 482 goals conceded throughout his career.
Which team will claim victory in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Seattle (+130)
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