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Detroit enters Saturday trying to shake off another tough break. A late bounce off Albert Johansson in Columbus forced overtime. The Red Wings lost 6-5 in a shootout. They are 1-3-2 across their last six and still searching for cleaner execution. Their opener to a six-game trip highlighted both their resilience and their need for sharper closes.
Patrick Kane and Lucas Raymond each produced a goal and assist. Kane ended a nine-game drought and claimed his 359th career multipoint game, the most by a U.S.-born player. Detroit built a third-period lead and created enough pace to manage the game, but their inability to close continues to cost them standings points. Their fight is never in question. Their consistency across full 60-minute segments remains the challenge.
Seattle returns home after a 9-4 loss in Edmonton. Their four-game slide exposed issues at both ends. Their structure collapsed during special-teams play, giving up five goals between the Oilers power play and a shorthanded chance. Their leaders addressed the need for cleaner defensive reads and more detail through the neutral zone. Their identity has swung between low-event, defensive games and wide-open track meets. They need stability more than anything.
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Matchup Breakdown
Detroit overview
Detroit’s compete level is high. Their issue is finishing games. Their defense has broken at key moments. Their transition pressure created multiple scoring chances in Columbus. Their top-six forwards continue to drive production.
Kane’s goal came from attacking lanes and shooting through traffic. Raymond’s pace created mismatches. Their ability to score is not in doubt. Their defensive details and late-game posture remain the deciding variables. Detroit has the tools to push tempo but needs controlled exits to support their structure.
Team profile available on the Detroit Red Wings page.
Seattle overview
Seattle’s issues surfaced in every zone against Edmonton. Their defensive reads broke down. Their clears lacked control. Their goaltending struggled behind heavy breakdowns. Their special teams hurt them. Their leadership group acknowledged the need to reset.
McCann, Beniers and Eberle must drive the response. When Seattle plays connected and layered, they limit high-danger looks and allow their forecheck to dictate pace. Their challenge is finding that version consistently. Their home building becomes an advantage only if they stabilize early.
Team profile available on the Seattle Kraken page.
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Detroit
Pending official report
Seattle
Pending official report
Latest Betting Trends
- Detroit trending over in recent games due to defensive volatility
- Red Wings inconsistent ATS because of late-game collapses
- Seattle trending over during their current slide
- Kraken penalty-kill struggles affecting totals markets
- Seattle 0-3-1 in last four, momentum concerns remain
Best Bets and Prediction
Detroit brings more offensive stability. Seattle brings home ice and urgency after a chaotic loss. Both teams have defensive gaps. Pace should elevate. Special teams could swing the matchup.
Projected score: Kraken 4, Red Wings 3
Best Bet: Over once total posts
Side Lean: Kraken at home off a corrective spot
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