Flames vs Kraken Prediction

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Flames vs Kraken Prediction

The Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Climate Pledge Arena. 

Flames Defense Struggled in the Last Game

The Flames on Saturday scored four goals, but the defense gave up five goals and they ended up losing in a shootout. Connor Zary finished with two assists. Jacob Markstrom is in goal and he saved 29 of the 33 shots that he faced. The Flames are averaging 2.82 goals while their defense is giving up 3.35 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. Elias Lindholm scored three goals and added nine assists. 

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

  • Noah Hanifin has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against Western Conference opponents.
  • Noah Hanifin has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances against Western Conference opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.
  • Dillon Dube has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against Western Conference opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.

Can Seattle Finally Turn it Around? 

Seattle hasn’t had the best season, but they hope they can build off their last win. The Kraken scored two goals against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period and that led to the victory. Jordan Eberle scored a goal and added two assists. The Kraken overall are averaging 2.63 goals while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th overall, and that isn’t good enough to really compete. Vince Dunn has scored two goals and added 14 assists. In this game if the defense is good, Seattle will be in good shape to pick up a big victory. If the defense struggles, this will be a long game.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

  • Jaden Schwartz has scored a goal in six of the Kraken's last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • Vince Dunn has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken's last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
  • Vince Dunn has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Kraken's last eight games against Western Conference opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.

Shane's Free Pick

The Flames have scored nine goals over the last two games, but the defense has been an issue, and the defense is going to really let them down in this game. Look for Kraken to find success early in this game with the scoring. The Flames are also going to get out to a fast start with the offense, and that will lead to eight or nine goals being scored here. Back the over to cash with ease. 

Shane’s PickOver

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.