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Seattle enters with a 6-3-1 record, 3.70 goals per game, and 3.40 goals against per game. The Kraken are generating 26.5 shots per game and allowing 31.0, which is a sign they can be involved in higher-event games even when they are not controlling possession. Their power play is at 21.9 percent, and their penalty kill sits at 72.4 percent. Utah is 7-3-0 with 3.80 goals per game and 3.10 goals against per game. The Mammoth are creating 30.1 shots per game while allowing only 22.5, and their power play has been excellent at 36.1 percent. They also hold a slight edge in faceoff rate, which helps them control more offensive-zone time and adds to the case for a game with scoring chances at both ends.
Utah has the better overall two-way profile, but Seattle’s ability to score at home and the Kraken’s weaker defensive numbers make this a spot where goals should come from both sides. The better angle is the over, with a projected final of Utah 4, Seattle 3. That score fits the current market view of a competitive game while still leaving room for both offenses to contribute enough to clear the total.
No starting goalie has been confirmed at the time of writing. Joey Daccord has a .882 save percentage and 3.89 goals-against average in five appearances, while Sebastian Cossa has a .820 save percentage and 3.33 goals-against average in four appearances.