In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 14th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 2-1-0 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Montreal was tied at two after the second period, but they scored the only goal of the third period for the win. The Canadiens out shot Chicago by a total of 28-22, won 61.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-10 on the power play in the game. Montreal also recorded 16 hits and eight blocked shots in the win. The Canadiens got goals from Bolduc, Caufield, and Guhle, while Guhle led the team with three hits in the game. Montreal started Montembeault, who stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the win, which was a .909 save percentage.
Montreal started the season with a 5-2 loss against Toronto, but they bounced back with a 5-1 win over Detroit in game two. The Canadiens have scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also averaging 20% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with five assists, while Zack Bolduc has added three goals and one assist this season. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 1-1-0 with a 2.54 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 2-0-0 this season after they defeated Vegas in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Seattle blew a 1-0 lead in the third period, but they rallied for a late goal in overtime for the win. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 27-22, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle also recorded 30 hits and 20 blocked shots in the win. The Kraken got goals from Beniers and McCann, while Kartye led the team with six hits in the game. Seattle started Daccord, who stopped 26 out of 27 shots, which was a .963 save percentage.
Seattle started the season with a 3-1 win over Anaheim at home in their first game. The Kraken have scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 1.00 goal against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Vince Dunn and Matty Beniers have led Seattle with three points each, while Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann have added two points this year. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 2-0-0 with a 0.96 goals against average and a .968 save percentage this season.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Kraken have lost 19 of their last 21 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have won each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last eight road games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last eight Tuesday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Kraken’s last nine games following a win.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last six Tuesday games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as favorites.
- Zachary Bolduc has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki ranks T1st in the league for Assists (5) this season.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jared McCann has scored the last goal in three of the Kraken’s last four road games.
- Vince Dunn has scored a goal in four of his five previous road appearances against the Canadiens.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last five games.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded a point in each of the Kraken’s last five games.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens are the only team to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (1.00).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
Canadiens vs Kraken Prediction
Seattle has started the season with two straight wins and they pulled off a nice upset against Vegas in their last game. The Kraken have allowed one goal in each game this year, but their offense hasn’t been great. Montreal has won two games in a row and will be at home for the first time this season. Both of these teams are playing well right now, but I have to side with Montreal, as I think they are the better team and I don’t love Seattle on the road. Take Montreal to win here.