Canucks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - April 2

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The Seattle Kraken (31-38-6) take a three-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks (34-27-13) on Wednesday, April 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we project to take home the victory in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Kraken have gone 4-4-2 over the last 10 games, putting up 32 total goals (seven power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have allowed 29 goals to their opponents.

Canucks vs. Kraken Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Canucks 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-156)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have finished 8-13-21 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 34-27-13.
  • Vancouver is 13-4-11 (37 points) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
  • In the 12 games this season the Canucks registered just one goal, they finished 0-11-1.
  • Vancouver has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (4-6-4 record, 12 points).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals 45 times, and are 30-7-8 in those games (to register 68 points).
  • In the 33 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 44 points after finishing 19-8-6.
  • In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 15-9-4 (34 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 44 times, and went 19-17-8 (46 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 6-6-12 record in overtime contests this season and a 31-38-6 overall record.
  • Seattle has earned 19 points (8-9-3) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (2-15-1 record).
  • The Kraken have earned 62 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 26 games has a record of 14-9-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 16-18-1 (33 points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 38 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
21st 2.84 Goals Scored 2.97 16th
19th 3.07 Goals Allowed 3.23 23rd
31st 25.6 Shots 27.7 21st
7th 26.6 Shots Allowed 28.7 20th
14th 22.39% Power Play % 18.93% 23rd
3rd 82.93% Penalty Kill % 76.88% 21st

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