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Seattle’s early-season promise faded quickly. The Kraken were 11-6-6 at U.S. Thanksgiving and sat third in the Pacific Division. Since then, the bottom has dropped out. They enter Saturday on a 1-9-1 stretch with losses driven by turnovers, penalties and breakdowns late in games. Their 4-2 loss in Calgary on Thursday followed the same pattern. They held a 2-1 lead entering the third period but allowed three unanswered goals.
Lane Lambert voiced frustration with repeated mistakes. Seattle plays too safe when trailing, which prevents them from generating needed push. Their shot deficit in Calgary was staggering. Joey Daccord made 42 saves, but Seattle produced only 23 shots. They generate little sustained zone time, and their transitions break under pressure.
Injuries hurt their scoring depth. Jared McCann and Jaden Schwartz remain out. Their absence limits interior creation and reduces Seattle’s margin for error. The Kraken still show compete. Frederick Gaudreau noted that staying connected matters, but results remain elusive.
San Jose, meanwhile, continues competing with pace and energy. Their three-game winning streak ended with a 5-3 loss to Dallas, but their form remains strong. Collin Graf scored twice. Macklin Celebrini added two assists. Celebrini’s surge places him near the top of the NHL scoring chart. His point streak reached four games. His influence remains clear even without injured linemates Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev. San Jose generates consistent rush chances and supports their forecheck with speed.
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Line Movement and Odds
Sharks -115, Kraken -105
Total: 6.0 (over -108, under -112)
Market opened competitive with slight movement toward San Jose due to form and Seattle’s injuries.
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Matchup Breakdown
Seattle overview
Seattle’s issues stem from turnovers, penalties and dropped assignments in the third period. Their inability to hold leads remains costly. Their transitions collapse under pressure, and their battle wins decline in the final frame.
Kaapo Kakko provided a spark in Calgary, scoring to give Seattle a lead entering the third. They could not build on it. Their only recent win required a late tying goal and overtime power play. They show effort but lack sustained execution.
Injuries to Jared McCann and Jaden Schwartz impact their top-six scoring and reduce threat density. Their lineup asks depth players to carry more offensive weight. Their path involves clean entries, discipline and shot volume early to reset confidence.
Full roster outlook available on the Seattle Kraken page.
San Jose overview
San Jose continues trending upward. Their young core drives their pace. Celebrini’s vision, acceleration and composure elevate their attack. His six-game surge includes 13 points. Graf’s two-goal performance reinforced their depth. Their structure remains strong when they stay connected in the defensive zone. Their lapses came from positional errors and overaggresive rotations.
Even without Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev, they generate rush pressure. Their details improved under Ryan Warsofsky. Their ability to convert turnovers into immediate pressure gives them an edge.
With Nedeljkovic allowing four goals, Yaroslav Askarov may get the start. His form provides stability and rebound control, useful against a Seattle team chasing offense.
Team overview available on the San Jose Sharks page.
Injuries
Seattle Kraken
- Jared McCann — Out, upper body
- Jaden Schwartz — Out, lower body
- Andre Burakovsky — Out, upper body
- Pierre-Edouard Bellemare — Out, lower body
San Jose Sharks
- Will Smith — Out, undisclosed
- Philipp Kurashev — Out, undisclosed
- Logan Couture — Out, groin
- Ryan Ellis — Out, back
- Michael Misa — Out, lower body
Betting Trends
- Kraken 1-9-1 in last 11
- Kraken struggling to hold third-period leads
- Sharks competitive in last stretch, including recent three-game win streak
- Celebrini scoring in bunches with strong assist numbers
- Seattle trending over due to late-game collapses
- San Jose steadying their defense despite key injuries
Best Bets and Prediction
Seattle continues fighting but lacks consistency. Their injuries and recent collapses point toward another difficult matchup. San Jose holds momentum, scoring depth through Celebrini and stronger late-game execution.
Projected score: Sharks 4, Kraken 2
Best Bet: Sharks -115
Total Lean: Under 6.0
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