The Minnesota Wild, riding a wave of recent success, travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on a struggling Seattle Kraken team. The Wild enter the contest in strong form, contrasting sharply with a Kraken squad looking to find its footing and end a winless streak. This matchup at Climate Pledge Arena features two Western Conference teams on opposite trajectories.
1. Game Overview
- Matchup: Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken
- Date: Monday, December 8th
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Schedule: Viewers can watch the game on Prime Video.
2. Team Form and Analysis
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild enter this game as one of the hotter teams in the league. Based on recent results, the Wild are 4-0-1 in their last five games, a significant turnaround after previously enduring a five-game losing streak earlier in the season. Key players like Kirill Kaprizov, who recently scored a game-winning goal in overtime, have been leading the charge. The offense has also received contributions from veterans like Vladimir Tarasenko, while goaltender Filip Gustavsson has provided stability in net. The Wild’s lineup boasts a solid core, including Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy, giving them depth as they look to continue their climb in the standings.
Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken are in the midst of a difficult stretch, having gone winless in their last five contests with a record of 0-4-1. During that span, they have been outscored significantly, posting a goal differential of -11. The team, now under new head coach Lane Lambert, has struggled to generate consistent results. In 12 all-time games against the Wild, the Kraken hold a 4-8-0 record, indicating a historical disadvantage in this matchup. While players like Jaden Schwartz and goaltender Joey Daccord have had strong performances in prior games this season, the team as a whole has been unable to translate those moments into victories lately.
3. Injury Report
The provided search results offer limited specific injury information for this game.
For the Seattle Kraken, defenseman Brandon Montour was noted to be on a leave of absence as of October 19. Forward Jared McCann was also reported as day-to-day with a lower-body injury early in the season. The current status of these players for the December 8th game is not specified in the available data.
For the Minnesota Wild, the provided search results did not contain specific names of players who are on the injured list for this upcoming matchup.
4. Betting Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline: Minnesota Wild -130, Seattle Kraken +108
The moneyline odds position the Minnesota Wild as the favorites. A wager of $130 on the Wild would be required to win $100. The Seattle Kraken are the underdogs; a successful $100 bet on the Kraken would yield a profit of $108.
The spread and total (over/under) for this game were not available in the provided search results.
5. Prediction
The data points heavily toward a Minnesota victory. The Wild’s current form (4-0-1 in their last five) is in direct opposition to the Kraken’s slump (0-4-1, -11 goal differential in their last five). Minnesota also holds the historical edge in head-to-head matchups. While Seattle has the home-ice advantage, it is unlikely to be enough to overcome the momentum and confidence of a surging Wild team. Expect Minnesota’s key offensive players to capitalize on a Kraken team that has struggled defensively of late.
Prediction: Minnesota Wild 4, Seattle Kraken 2
Sources:
Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild hockey Head To Head – AiScore
Seattle Kraken Record Vs Minnesota Wild | StatMuse
Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild History – NHL
Seattle Kraken Announce Coaching Change | Seattle Kraken
Kraken hire Lane Lambert as third head coach in team history – ESPN
Monday Musings – Staying in the hunt – Sound Of Hockey
Search is a Success: Lane Lambert New Coach | Seattle Kraken
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