The Colorado Avalanche (23-2-7, first in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Seattle Kraken (12-12-6, 13th in the Western Conference), on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Kraken have registered a 2-7-1 record after putting up 20 total goals (five power-play goals on 36 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 13.9%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.
Avalanche vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Avalanche 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-285)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche are 2-7-9 in overtime games on their way to a 23-2-7 overall record.
- Colorado is 6-1-3 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Avalanche registered only one goal, they won.
- Colorado has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-2 record).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in 27 games (21-1-5, 47 points).
- In the 11 games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it has an 8-0-3 record (19 points).
- In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 17-1-5 (39 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 5-1-0 (10 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 12-12-6 record this season and are 5-6-11 in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 13 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has earned three points (1-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-3-3).
- This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 14 games and registered 16 points with a record of 6-4-4.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 9-4-3 to register 21 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.00 | Goals Scored | 2.47 | 32nd |
| 1st | 2.19 | Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 15th |
| 1st | 34.7 | Shots | 25.3 | 28th |
| 8th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 12th |
| 28th | 15.32% | Power Play % | 18.09% | 21st |
| 1st | 85.71% | Penalty Kill % | 67.47% | 32nd |
Avalanche vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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