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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 6, 2025

Updated on:
Feb 6, 2025 9:19 PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off a hat trick by William Nylander, head to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, February 6th, to take on the Seattle Kraken at 10:00 PM. Toronto looks to build on their 32-19-2 record, while Seattle aims to improve their 23-28-4 mark in front of their home crowd. This matchup marks the second regular season meeting between the two teams, with the Leafs leading the series 1-0.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken

Current Odds

TOR
SEA
Over
5.5
+106
Under
6.0
+100
TOR
-1.5
+170
SEA
+1.5
-189
TOR
ML
-149
SEA
ML
+140

Maple Leafs vs Kraken statistics

Stat Maple Leafs Kraken
Goals For per Game 3.11 2.98
Goals Against Average 2.89 3.18
Shots per Game 28.7 26.8
Shots Against per Game 29.1 29.0
Power Play Goals 34 28
Power Play Goals Against 32 30
Short Handed Goals 4 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 397 359
Power Play Percentage 23.3 18.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.6 76.2

Seattle Kraken recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
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
1/28/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 6-4
1/27/25 @ Edmonton Oilers L 4-2

Toronto Maple Leafs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/4/25 @ Calgary Flames W 6-3
2/1/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 4-3
1/29/25 vs Minnesota Wild L 3-1
1/25/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 2-1
1/22/25 vs Columbus Blue Jackets L 5-1

Seattle Kraken injuries

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

Toronto Maple Leafs injuries

  • Conor Timmins (D): Out
  • Mitch Marner (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Stolarz (G): Injured Reserve
  • Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jani Hakanpaa (D): Injured Reserve

Maple Leafs vs Kraken game info

Type Info
Venue Climate Pledge Arena
Location Seattle, WA
Puck drop Thu 10:00 PM

Maple Leafs vs Kraken predictions

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice this time around, all eyes will be peeling for William Nylander, the unstoppable scoring machine who’s been making headlines with his recent hat trick. You can almost hear the puck whispering his name every time he gets close to the net. Though Nylander’s day-to-day injury status is a cloud hanging over fans' expectations, if he does suit up, he’ll likely maintain his role as a pivotal player. Meanwhile, Mitch Marner is no shrinking violet. With a staggering 54 assists to his name, he pulls the strings on offense. Watch for Marner’s creativity and precision passing to spark the Leafs' attack once more. Despite being day-to-day, should Marner take the ice, his ability to tally points—even when it's a quick dash down the rink—will undeniably bolster Toronto's offense strategy at Climate Pledge Arena.

On the flip side, Seattle Kraken's Jaden Schwartz is a player to keep an eye on. His 18 goals signify a player with the knack to light the lamp just when his team needs it. Though they lag behind Toronto in the standings, Schwartz has been instrumental in critical moments, often raising the bar for his teammates. Alongside him, Chandler Stephenson proves to be the playmaking engine, racking up 29 assists, a testament to his vision and play-reading abilities. Like Marner, Stephenson's day-to-day status leaves room for some guesswork, but if he's healthy, Kraken fans will count on his ability to orchestrate offensive plays. Jared McCann's point contribution is also noteworthy for the Kraken's game plan. Even if the day-to-day injuries create a ripple of uncertainty, Seattle can pack a punch when their roster is fit and firing.

So who takes the crown in this intriguing matchup? The Maple Leafs may have their noses slightly ahead, driven by their superior record and Nylander’s recent electricity on the ice. Toronto's road form has been steady, which might give them an edge against a Seattle team working hard to solidify consistency at home. But let's not write the Kraken off just yet. Their ability to shake things up, especially in front of their own fans, makes this anything but a cut-and-dry prediction. In the end, though, the Leafs might just squeeze through with a narrow win, provided their key players outshine any defensive barriers. It's not going to be a walk in the park, but with a little bit of Maple Leaf magic, they might come out on top. What do you think? Is there an upset brewing, or will torches blue for Toronto glow brighter?

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