Kraken vs Hockey Club Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

This Tuesday, Jared McCann and the Seattle Kraken travel to face Clayton Keller and the Utah Hockey Club in a late-season Western Conference showdown. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Kraken, now 33-38-6, are coming off a dominant 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday and look to build on that momentum.

McCann has remained one of Seattle’s most consistent offensive threats, helping to spark a lineup that’s struggled to find rhythm for much of the season. Against Utah, Seattle will need to stay disciplined in the neutral zone and take advantage of any transition opportunities Keller and company allow.

Utah, sitting at 35-30-12, earned an impressive 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday and continues to stay in the playoff hunt. Keller has been Utah’s offensive engine, using his speed and creativity to generate scoring chances and lead Utah through a crucial stretch of games.

For the Kraken to come out on top, they’ll need a strong start and smart power play. Utah will aim to keep pressure on McCann while relying on Keller to continue driving their attack. This matchup could come down to which team executes better at even strength.

Utah’s recent surge and Clayton Keller’s consistent offensive production give them the advantage in a tightly contested matchup. Seattle will compete with energy, but Utah’s playoff push and ability to control pace at home should prove decisive down the stretch. Final Score Prediction, Utah Hockey Club wins 3-2.