The Florida Panthers are set to clash against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena in Washington, with the puck dropping at 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live across various platforms, such as BSFL, ROOT Sports NW and ESPN+.
The contest can be listened to via radio on WQAM 560 AM and KIRO - 710 ESPN Seattle 710 AM.
Florida Panthers game preview
The Panthers have a record of 17-8-2 this season after winning their last game 5-2 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They are scoring 3.15 goals and conceding 2.52 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 18.8%, while their penalty kill rate is 81.3%.
Sam Reinhart has been quite productive for Florida this season, scoring seventeen goals and providing 20 assists, resulting in 37 points. Aleksander Barkov has also impacted the Panthers' offense, accumulating 28 points with 10 goals and 18 assists.
In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 13-6-1 with a goals-against average of 2.42 and a save percentage standing at .913.
No reported injury.
Seattle Kraken game preview
The Seattle Kraken stand at 8-14-7 this season after losing to the Minnesota Wild 3-0 in their last game. On average, they score 2.52 goals per game and allow 3.38. Their power play success rate is 20.4%, while they have a penalty kill efficiency of 76.8%.
Vince Dunn has been a key player for the Kraken this season, contributing 22 with four goals and 18 assists points. Oliver Bjorkstrand has also played a role in the team’s offensive endeavors by accumulating 21 points through eight goals and 13 assists.
Philipp Grubauer has a record of 5-9-1 this season, with goals against an average of 3.25 and a .884 save percentage.
Justin Schultz (upper body), Philipp Grubauer (lower body) and Jaden Schwartz (lower body) are sidelined due to injuries.
Florida Panthers lines
Forwards
- Carter Verhaeghe
- Aleksander Barkov
- Sam Reinhart
- Nick Cousins
Defensemen
- Gustav Forsling
- Aaron Ekblad
- Niko Mikkola
Goalies
- Anthony Stolarz
- Sergei Bobrovsky
Seattle Kraken lines
Forwards
- Tye Kartye
- Matthew Beniers
- Jordan Eberle
- Jared Mccann
Defensemen
- Vince Dunn
- Adam Larsson
- Jamie Oleksiak
Goalies
- Chris Driedger
- Joey Daccord
Florida Panthers vs. Seattle Kraken: Odds & Prediction
Florida has won three straight games, whereas Seattle is coming off eight consecutive losses. The Kraken have a record of 4-8-2 in the 14 games played at home and managed to win only one in the last six. Meanwhile, Florida has a strong defense, allowing only 2.1 goals per game.
The Panthers are the favorites with odds of -167, while the Kraken are the underdogs with odds set at +140.
Based on the moneyline odds, Florida has a 62.5% chance of winning this game.
Florida Panthers vs. Seattle Kraken: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Panthers to win -167
Tip 2: Game to have over five goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sam Reinhart to score - Yes