Canadiens vs Kraken Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

The Montreal Canadiens (30-27-6) are set to face the Seattle Kraken (27-34-4) on March 12, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Get in on all the hockey action with our free NHL picks.

The Canadiens have shown a balanced offensive effort. Forward Cole Caufield leads the team with 31 goals and 25 assists, totaling 56 points. His recent performance include a breathtaking goal in a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on March 1, marking the team's fourth consecutive win. Center Nick Suzuki has been a pivotal playmaker, contributing 19 goals and 46 assists for 50 points, leading the team in assists and points. Defenseman Mike Matheson has also been effective from the blue line, recording 5 goals and 23 assists for 28 points, though he holds a minus-16 rating, indicating some defensive challenges.

The Kraken's offense has been led by forward Jared McCann, who has netted 16 goals and added 29 assists for 45 points. Center Matty Beniers has contributed 15 goals and 20 assists, totaling 59 points. On defense, Vince Dunn has provided offensive support with 11 goals and 19 assists, accumulating 30 points. Between the pipes, starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer has had a tough season, with a .870 save percentage and 3.69 goals allowed per game.

The Candiens will be playing this as the second leg of a back-to-back, but they are the better side. In the NHL regular season, we like to get a discount on the better team playing a nack-to-back. We will take a shot on the Montreal Candiens to win this one 4-3.