Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Seattle Kraken continue to struggle with inconsistency, remaining outside the playoff zone and trailing the top four in the Pacific Division by ten points. The Detroit Red Wings, on the other hand, are in sensational form, riding a six-game winning streak and sitting comfortably in fourth place in the Atlantic Division. They return from a successful Canadian road trip, where they secured victories against the Edmonton Oilers (3:2 SO), Calgary Flames (3:1), and Vancouver Canucks (3:2 OT).
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken have been highly unpredictable this season. They have lost four of their last six games, conceding an average of 3.2 goals per match during this stretch. Goaltending remains a major concern—while Joey Daccord maintains a respectable .917 save percentage, backup Philipp Grubauer has struggled significantly. In three consecutive starts, he failed to save more than 77% of shots, and in a previous game against the Detroit Red Wings, he conceded three goals in just six minutes. This led to him being placed on waivers. Head-to-head records don’t favour the Kraken either, as they have lost two consecutive meetings against the Red Wings, allowing at least three goals in each.
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings are experiencing their best run of the season, winning six consecutive games. Their offensive game is clicking, with 18 goals during this stretch, averaging three per game. They have also performed well on the road, collecting points in four straight away games. Over the last ten fixtures, the Red Wings have earned 17 points—one of the best records in the league. Standout performances have come from Dylan Larkin (11+10) and Lucas Raymond (5+16), who have finally hit their stride after an inconsistent start to the season.
Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
It’s difficult to see an inconsistent Seattle Kraken side halting the Detroit Red Wings’ momentum. The hosts’ defensive vulnerabilities are too glaring, while the Red Wings’ attack has flourished since their coaching change. Therefore, we’re backing the Detroit Red Wings to score at least three goals.
