In this NHL regular season preview between Kraken and Canadiens, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Kraken face Montreal with a record of 4-4-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Kraken are currently 4th in the league.
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
- The Canadiens head into the game at 4-4-1.
- The Canadiens are are averaging 3 goals per contest so far.
- The Canadiens are coming off a 4-3 win vs. the Flyers.
Kraken vs Canadiens Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Kraken come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.
Kraken vs. Canadiens Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Seattle Kraken at Montreal Canadiens
- Where: Montreal at Bell Centre
- Date: Tuesday, October 29th
- Betting Odds SEA -1.5, SEA -146 | MON +124 O/U 6
Kraken Preview: Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Seattle fell to 4-4-1 with a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
Jared McCann scored Seattle’s only goal, narrowing the deficit to 2-1 in the third period. However, the Hurricanes pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter.
Jared McCann netted his 5th goal of the season for the Kraken, who managed just 19 shots on goal in their 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes. Matty Beniers picked up his 3rd assist on McCann’s goal, which came at 9:39 in the third period.
Seattle struggled with 14 giveaways and failed to score in the first two periods. They were shut out on the power play as well.
Defensively, the Kraken had a rough start, allowing the first goal just 4:25 into the game. They also gave up the first two goals of the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Joey Daccord made 35 saves with a 92.1% save percentage. Seattle's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 25 hits.
Canadiens Preview: Will Montreal Win at Home?
Montreal evened their record at 4-4-1 with a 4-3 win over the Flyers. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 7 going over.
At one point, Montreal held a 4-1 lead, but the Flyers scored twice in the third period to make it close. Four different players scored for the Canadiens in the game.
Montreal had 24 shots on goal, with 14 giveaways, and scored 4 times in their 4-3 win over the Flyers. The Canadiens got on the board in the first period with Nick Suzuki's 3rd goal of the season. Brendan Gallagher followed with his 3rd goal, while Cole Caufield netted his 8th on a power play. Jake Evans added his 2nd goal of the year.
The Canadiens scored once in the first period and added three more in the second. They were held scoreless in the third. Montreal recorded 8 assists, with Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson each picking up their 8th assist of the season.
Montreal's defense gave up the first goal of the game, but it came with just 2:36 left in the 1st period. They also allowed two late goals in the 3rd period, with 2:12 and 1:43 remaining. Cayden Primeau made 23 saves with a save percentage of 88.5%. The defense also contributed 9 takeaways and 18 hits.
Kraken vs Canadiens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Kraken are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their five previous home games, Montreal has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Montreal has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Kraken have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
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