Alright then, let's do this. We've got a solid clash coming up; Nashville Predators up against the Seattle Kraken. Now I know you folks like a thorough analysis, so let's dive right in and dissect this game, shall we?
Starting with the goaltenders, Nashville's ace in the hole, Juuse Saros, has been putting up decent numbers with a 91.4% save rate this season. His backup Scott Wedgewood isn't too far behind with a save percentage of 86.2%. Looking over at the Kraken, Joey Daccord has been holding the fort admirably with an overall save percentage of 91.8%, whereas Philipp Grubauer has been somewhat mixed with a tally of 88.1%.
Now let's move on to the players. Paradise, I mean Nashville, has been fluctuating on the stats scale. Filip Forsberg leads the pack with 8 goals and 8 assists this season. Roman Josi is not far behind with 2 goals and 12 assists on the board. Significant contributions are also coming in from the likes of Steven Stamkos and Gustav Nyquist. The story over at Seattle is slightly brighter with Jared McCann leading the charge with an impressive 9 goals and 12 assists. Brandon Montour and Matty Beniers have also chipped in with their solid performances.
Looking back at their past matchups, it's been a bit of a roller coaster ride. Despite Predators having some edge, Kraken was seen causing some solid damage as well, especially during that 7-3 win. Reminds me of my last roller skating attempt - a face-first meeting with gravity!
Coming to the season records, Nashville is hanging on with 6 wins, 3 overtime losses and 10 losses, while Seattle is holding a slightly better standing with 9 wins, a lone overtime loss, and 9 regular losses. Looking at recent form, the Kraken have been smashing it with wins against New York, Chicago and Columbus, while Nashville seems to be having a bit of a hiccup, with losses against Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.
Taking everything into account, the scales do appear to tilt in favor of Seattle, especially considering their form, player performances and the history they've had with Nashville.
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Kraken by 3
