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Seattle Kraken vs. Washington Capitals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 9, 2025

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Mar 9, 2025 5:17 PM
The Washington Capitals, riding high on a 41-14-8 record, look to build on their division lead as they host the Seattle Kraken, who are fighting to stay competitive in the Pacific Division, at Capital One Arena on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3:30 PM. The Capitals are coming off a strong performance, thanks in part to Protas' two-goal outing, and will aim to keep the momentum going against a Kraken team that's struggled on the road with a 13-18-0 record.
Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals

Current Odds

SEA
WSH
Over
6.5
+400
Under
6.5
-667
SEA
+2.5
-222
WSH
-2.5
+500
SEA
ML
+3300
WSH
ML
-3333

Kraken vs Capitals statistics

Stat Kraken Capitals
Goals For per Game 2.95 3.60
Goals Against Average 3.20 2.57
Shots per Game 27.1 27.6
Shots Against per Game 28.8 27.2
Power Play Goals 32 42
Power Play Goals Against 33 34
Short Handed Goals 2 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 400 518
Power Play Percentage 18.4 23.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 76.9 81.7

Washington Capitals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/7/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 5-2
3/5/25 @ New York Rangers W 3-2 OT
3/3/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 5-4 SO
3/1/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-1
2/27/25 vs St. Louis Blues L 5-2

Seattle Kraken recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/8/25 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 4-1
3/6/25 @ Nashville Predators L 5-3
3/4/25 vs Minnesota Wild L 4-3
3/1/25 vs Vancouver Canucks W 6-3
2/25/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 7-2

Washington Capitals injuries

  • Sonny Milano (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Tom Wilson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Charlie Lindgren (G): Injured Reserve
  • Martin Fehervary (D): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Ovechkin (LW): Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken injuries

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

Kraken vs Capitals game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Puck drop Sun 3:30 PM

Kraken vs Capitals predictions

Feeling the adrenaline rush already? The Seattle Kraken, despite their struggles on the road, have a few players worth keeping an eye on. Jaden Schwartz, with his knack for finding the net, seems poised to break out as Seattle battles the Capitals. Plus, with Chandler Stephenson and Jared McCann listed as day-to-day, we could witness some unexpected heroes emerging from the lineup to shine in their absences. The Kraken’s got heart and the grit to put up a fight. It’ll be interesting to see if they can pull off a surprise in the Capital One Arena.

Switching gears to the Washington Capitals, it’s hard to overlook the influence of Alex Ovechkin, even though he’s currently on Injured Reserve. But fear not, Caps fans—Dylan Strome is stepping up and constantly creating opportunities with his impressive 44 assists. As he pulls the strings in offense, you can bet your hockey puck he’ll play a vital role in maintaining Washington's winning ways. Watch for the dynamism and flair in their gameplay; the Capitals have been on a roll, much like butter on a warm bagel.

As the epic face-off approaches, pondering over potential outcomes is half the fun. With Washington boasting dominance on home ice and the motivation to extend their series lead to 2-0, it's tempting to tilt the scales in their favor. However, never underestimate the underdog spirit. Deep down, it's hard to deny the force that Washington appears to bring into matchups this season. Sure, the unpredictable nature of the Kraken can make for an excited curl-your-toes-nail-biting game, but if we were to place our bets, the Capitals seem to have the upper hand for the win. What are your thoughts? Can the Seattle Kraken storm the Capitals, or will Washington hold their icy fortress?

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