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Seattle opens a four-game road trip with momentum. The Kraken scored nine goals in their past two games after struggling to reach three goals in most of November. Eeli Tolvanen leads the surge with goals in back-to-back games. Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle pace the roster with seven goals each.
Philipp Grubauer came in for an injured Matt Murray on Saturday and stopped 19 shots. Seattle still spent too much time defending early, but Lane Lambert liked the goaltending lift and improved puck pressure.
Detroit bounced back from Saturday’s collapse. The Red Wings dominated the Rangers with a 42-19 shot edge and won 2-1 on Lucas Raymond’s late goal. Todd McLellan called it their most complete effort of the season. Raymond now has seven assists in his last four games.
Detroit has won the last three meetings between these teams.
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Line Movement and Odds
Current numbers:
Red Wings -135, Kraken +115.
Puck line Red Wings -1.5 (+170), Kraken +1.5 (-200).
Total 6.5 (over -110, under -110).
The total opened 6 but climbed as bettors reacted to Seattle’s offensive uptick and Detroit’s strong chance creation. Public money is on the over. Sharper play hit Detroit early at -125, moving the price up.
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Matchup Breakdown
Seattle outlook:
The Kraken finally created net-front traffic. Their blue line got pucks through cleanly, something missing in recent weeks. Tolvanen’s renewed volume helps stabilize a top-six that struggled to finish. The question is repeatability. Seattle still ranks bottom-10 in expected goals per 60 at 5-on-5.
Detroit outlook:
Detroit’s forecheck overwhelmed New York on Sunday. The Red Wings generated steady slot looks and pushed play for full stretches. Raymond drives controlled entries and playmaking. Their defensive pressure held the Rangers to 19 shots, a major improvement after Saturday’s blown lead.
Key battle:
Detroit’s speed and sustained zone time against a Kraken team that spends long stretches defending.
Injuries and Conditions
Seattle Kraken
- Matt Murray, lower-body injury, doubtful.
- Philipp Grubauer expected starter.
See the Seattle Kraken injury report
Detroit Red Wings
- No new major injuries reported.
- Expected rotation similar to Sunday lineup.
See the Detroit Red Wings injury report
Best Bets and Prediction
Detroit controls more of the key metrics. The Red Wings allow fewer high-danger chances than Seattle. They also enter with stronger form and home-ice momentum.
Projected score: Red Wings 4, Kraken 2.
Best bet: Red Wings -135.
Secondary lean: Over 6.5.
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