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Seattle Kraken vs. Florida Panthers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 22, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025 6:15 PM
The Seattle Kraken look to build momentum following their overtime victory as they face off against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers, currently leading the regular season series 1-0, will aim to extend their advantage over the Kraken, who are seeking to improve their road record.
Seattle Kraken vs Florida Panthers

Current Odds

SEA
FLA
Over
5.5
+135
Under
4.5
+130
SEA
-1.5
+240
FLA
+1.5
-270
SEA
ML
-115
FLA
ML
+124

Kraken vs Panthers statistics

Stat Kraken Panthers
Goals For per Game 2.95 3.30
Goals Against Average 3.16 2.90
Shots per Game 26.8 31.9
Shots Against per Game 29.0 27.2
Power Play Goals 29 41
Power Play Goals Against 31 35
Short Handed Goals 1 12
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 376 558
Power Play Percentage 18.1 24.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 76.3 79.3

Florida Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 5-1
2/6/25 @ St. Louis Blues W 3-2
2/4/25 @ Washington Capitals L 6-3
2/2/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-3
2/1/25 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 5-1

Seattle Kraken recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 @ Calgary Flames W 3-2 OT
2/6/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 3-1
2/4/25 vs Detroit Red Wings L 5-4 SO
2/2/25 vs Calgary Flames L 3-2
1/30/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 6-2

Florida Panthers injuries

  • Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Out
  • Gustav Forsling (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mackie Samoskevich (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Out
  • Aaron Ekblad (D): Day-To-Day

Seattle Kraken injuries

  • Yanni Gourde (C): Injured Reserve
  • Brandon Montour (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jordan Eberle (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Ryker Evans (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jared McCann (LW): Day-To-Day

Kraken vs Panthers game info

Type Info
Venue Amerant Bank Arena
Location Sunrise, FL
Puck drop Sat 6:00 PM

Kraken vs Panthers predictions

When it comes to the Seattle Kraken, all eyes will be on Jaden Schwartz and his potential to make waves on the ice. He's been leading the charge with 18 goals this season, and there’s excitement building around how he might use his aim like a harpoon to pierce through the Panthers' defenses. Meanwhile, Chandler Stephenson has been playing the role of the puppet master with his 30 assists. Even if he's day-to-day, fans are hopeful he’ll be suiting up to weave some magic on the ice. You can’t talk Kraken without mentioning Jared McCann, who’s been racking up 42 points. Whether or not he's fully raring to go in this game, McCann could very well be the key player to tip the scales in Seattle’s favor.

Over on the Florida Panthers' side, Sam Reinhart looks like he’s in beast mode, boasting an impressive 31-goal tally. Imagine Reinhart slicing through the Seattle defense for goal number 32—it wouldn't be surprising. Aleksander Barkov, sporting a whopping 38 assists, is almost the Panthers’ secret weapon. He's day-to-day, but if he does lace up those skates tonight, expect him to make things happen, feeding crucial pucks that could spell doom for the Kraken. Between Reinhart’s knack for finding the back of the net and Barkov’s precise distribution, Seattle's goaltending will have its work cut out for them.

When trying to predict which team will swim away victorious, it's a tricky current to navigate. The Florida Panthers seem to have the upper fin with their solid record and Reinhart’s goal-scoring finesse, not to mention the home-ice advantage at Amerant Bank Arena. But don't count the Kraken out just yet. They've been scrappy, posting some surprise victories, including their recent overtime thriller. The odds might lean towards the Panthers, and while ice can be slippery—figuratively and literally—I’m inclined to think the Panthers will manage to hold their ground and edge out a win in what promises to be an electrifying matchup. What do you think? Will the Panthers roar, or can the Kraken pull off an upset?

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