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New Jersey Devils vs. Seattle Kraken: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 6, 2025

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Jan 6, 2025 9:05 PM
The New Jersey Devils, currently riding a losing streak, travel to Climate Pledge Arena to face the Seattle Kraken on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Devils hold a 1-0 lead in the regular season series and look to bounce back from their recent skid, while the Kraken aim to capitalize on their 9-9-3 home record. Expect a thrilling matchup between these two NHL teams.
New Jersey Devils vs Seattle Kraken

Current Odds

NJ
SEA
Over
6.0
+100
Under
5.5
+114
NJ
-1.5
+103
SEA
+1.5
-115
NJ
ML
-244
SEA
ML
+215

Devils vs Kraken statistics

Stat Devils Kraken
Goals For per Game 3.19 2.88
Goals Against Average 2.55 3.13
Shots per Game 30.2 26.7
Shots Against per Game 25.4 28.4
Power Play Goals 35 21
Power Play Goals Against 19 19
Short Handed Goals 4 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 406 250
Power Play Percentage 28.9 17.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.0 79.1

Seattle Kraken recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/4/25 vs Edmonton Oilers L 4-2
1/2/25 vs Vancouver Canucks L 4-3 SO
12/30/24 vs Utah Hockey Club W 5-2
12/28/24 @ Vancouver Canucks W 5-4 OT
12/22/24 @ Colorado Avalanche L 5-2

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/4/25 @ San Jose Sharks L 3-2
1/1/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-0
12/31/24 @ Anaheim Ducks L 3-2
12/28/24 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 5-2
12/27/24 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 4-2

Seattle Kraken injuries

  • Yanni Gourde (C): Injured Reserve
  • Joey Daccord (G): Injured Reserve
  • Adam Larsson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Andre Burakovsky (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Brandon Tanev (LW): Day-To-Day

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Erik Haula (LW): Out
  • Ondrej Palat (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Curtis Lazar (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Allen (G): Day-To-Day
  • Dawson Mercer (C): Day-To-Day

Devils vs Kraken game info

Type Info
Venue Climate Pledge Arena
Location Seattle, WA
Puck drop Mon 10:00 PM

Devils vs Kraken predictions

Imagine stepping onto the ice with the New Jersey Devils. With a skater like Nico Hischier leading the charge, you're bound to sense a bit of magic in the air. Currently racking up 19 goals, Hischier is a player whose nose for the net can't be underestimated. Alongside him, Jesper Bratt is proving himself indispensable, having orchestrated 34 assists and amassed an impressive 48 points. The partnership between Hischier and Bratt is like a well-oiled machine, set to exploit any weaknesses in the Kraken's defense. As these two lace up their skates, the Devils' faithful have a good reason to feel optimistic about their squad snapping the losing streak.

Now let's shift our focus to the home team standing in their way, the Seattle Kraken. Eyes will certainly be on Jared McCann, the team's leading goal scorer with 13 to his name. Though he's currently listed as day-to-day, everyone knows that if he’s on the ice, his presence might tilt the scale. Alongside him, Chandler Stephenson’s movement and distribution, marked by his 20 assists, are crucial gears in the Kraken's offensive play. The health of both McCann and Stephenson could be the Cinderella story the Kraken needs to mount an unexpected challenge against the Devils.

So, who takes home the victory? With the Devils boasting a better overall record and an earlier victory against the Kraken, they seem poised to halt their skid on Seattle's icy turf. Nevertheless, hockey's unpredictable nature leaves room for surprises. Key performances from the Kraken’s lineup could defy the odds, but the Devils' depth and form suggest they’re more likely to come out on top. Do you see the Devils turning the tide, or could the Kraken send yet another shockwave through the NHL?

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