Sabres vs Kraken Picks and Prediction – 1/20/2025

This Monday, Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres will travel to Climate Pledge Arena to face Jared McCann and the Seattle Kraken in a cross-conference battle. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Sabres enter the game with a 17-23-5 record, looking to bounce back after a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Thompson continues to be a key leader for Buffalo, using his size and skill to generate offense and create scoring chances.

Buffalo has struggled with consistency this season, but Thompson, alongside Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch, has the ability to spark the offense. For the Sabres to secure a road win, they will need to tighten up defensively and take advantage of their power-play opportunities against a Seattle squad that has shown flashes of strong play.

The Kraken, with a 20-24-3 record, are coming off a solid 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. McCann has been a driving force for Seattle, leading the team in scoring and helping maintain offensive pressure. Seattle has relied on balanced scoring and strong goaltending, and they will look to build on their recent win with another strong performance at home.

For Seattle, maintaining their defensive structure and limiting Thompson’s impact will be key. McCann will look to spark the offense early, while the Kraken defense and goaltending aim to control Buffalo’s attack.

This matchup highlights Thompson’s scoring ability for Buffalo against McCann’s offensive leadership for Seattle. While Buffalo has the talent to compete, Seattle’s recent momentum and home-ice advantage could give them the upper hand. Take the Kraken to sneak out the win at home. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Kraken win 4-3.