Avalanche vs Kraken Picks and Prediction – 10/23/2024

The Colorado Avalanche return to the road Tuesday for a game in Seattle against the Seattle Kraken. Colorado has been lackluster to start the year with just two wins through six games played following a one goal victory in overtime against Anaheim that ended a lengthy losing streak. Offensively Colorado has been solid averaging 3.4 goals on 34 shots per game. Defensively is where Colorado has been terrible allowing 5.6 goals despite just 25.4 shots per outing. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks.

 Alexandar Georgiev struggled in the net for Colorado against Anaheim posting a .850 save percentage of allowing three goals on 20 minutes but held on late to secure the overtime victory. Ross Colton led the way for the Colorado offense with two goals on five shots in the game. Nathan MacKinnon and Casey Mittelstadt came up big for Colorado with one goal and one assist each. Mikko Rantanen rounded out the Colorado scoring with three assists in just under 23.5 minutes on the ice.

The Seattle Kraken stay on their home ice Tuesday with four wins and two losses through six games riding the two game win streak. Offensively Seattle has done the job averaging 3.5 goals on 29.7 shots after scoring 15 total goals in their three-game winning streak. Defensively Seattle has been top tier as well holding opponents to 2.8 three goals on less than 28 shots per game.

Joey Daccord did the work for Seattle in their last outing with a .955 save percentage after giving up just one goal on 22 shots and just over 60 minutes on the ice. Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephens carried the load for the Seattle offense with one goal each. Seattle got more offensive help as well as three other players chipped in with one assist each.

The Kraken are having the better year and will keep it going Tuesday. Take Seattle to play well at home as they defend their own ice. The Kraken will continue their winning ways Tuesday night against Colorado with a home win. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Kraken win 4-2.