- Matchup: Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports
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The Colorado Avalanche (54-16-11) are set to clash with the Seattle Kraken (34-35-11) at Ball Arena this Thursday.
Following a 5-3 loss to the Kings, the Seattle Kraken are hoping to turn their fortunes around on the ice. In that game, Seattle was penalized for a total of 11 minutes. Despite their efforts, the Kraken’s offense struggled to make an impact, managing only 1 power play opportunity without finding the back of the net. Throughout the match, they registered 3 goals from 33 shots on target.
This season, Seattle Kraken opponents have capitalized on 210 power play chances (ranked 29th in the NHL), scoring 60 goals during these opportunities. The Kraken have faced 2,354 shots against them, recording a .893 save percentage. With 2,054 shots taken, their shooting percentage is at 10.9%. In even-strength situations, the Kraken have conceded 191 goals while netting 180. They’ve had 219 power play chances, converting 43 for a rate of 19.63%. Currently, they have accumulated 79 points, giving them a points percentage of .494. Offensively, the Kraken have scored 223 goals (28th in the league) while allowing 251 goals against.
Niklas Kokko will be the starting goalie in this matchup. Throughout his NHL career, Kokko has played 3 games, holding a record of 1-1-0 and starting in 2 of those. Opponents have scored 7 goals against him, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.50. With 62 total shots faced, he has successfully saved 55, leading to a save percentage of .887 over 58 minutes of play. He has achieved 1 quality start with a quality start percentage of .500.
In their recent confrontation, the Colorado Avalanche triumphed 3-1 against the Flames, although they struggled on the power play with 4 chances but no goals. They did, however, successfully convert 3 out of 39 shots on goal.
This season, the Colorado Avalanche have amassed 296 goals, earning 119 points with a points percentage of .735. They have conceded 197 goals, with 161 scored at even strength and 36 while shorthanded. The Avalanche have 251 even-strength goals and 45 power-play goals (ranked 20th in the NHL). Their power play rate stands at 17.37% from 259 opportunities. Colorado leads the league with 2,732 shots taken and boasts a shooting percentage of 10.83%, while allowing 2,122 shots from their opponents. Their penalty kill success rate is an impressive 84.48% based on 232 power plays faced, with an overall save percentage of 90.7%.
In goal for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is currently allowing an average of 2.90 goals per game. With a total of 791 goals allowed in his career, Blackwood has a quality start percentage of 57.5% and has made 157 quality starts. He has participated in 273 games, logging over 13,446 minutes on the ice, and holds a career record of 126-113-30. His stats include 7,570 saves on 8,361 shots, yielding a save percentage of .905.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Go with Colorado
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