Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Dallas Stars by 3Dipping our toes into this frosty matchup, the Dallas Stars are trekking into the abode of the Seattle Kraken. A sneak peek at both goalkeepers reveals a slight edge in the Stars' pocket, with Jake Oettinger posting a save percentage of 91.7 in the last month compared to Joey Daccord's 88.0 on the Kraken front. After a few wrist stretches, Casey DeSmith steps up as the Stars' understudy, outshining the Kraken's Philipp Grubauer, albeit with far less ice time.
Turning to the key skaters, the Stars' attack is led by Roope Hintz, who apparently got very chatty last month, racking up a stunning 21 assists. Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley also laced up their scoring boots, notching 9 and 5 goals respectively. Meanwhile, the Kraken's top deck features Brandon Montour and Matty Beniers, who wear the goal-scorer's mantles. Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann have been tidy providers, with 8 and 6 assists in the latest month respectively.
Down memory lane, past matchups between both teams have seen the Stars sparkle brighter. The Stars have been sweeping their opposition under the cosmic carpet in every recent meeting, adding a glimmer of worry on the Kraken's glowing face.
Pulling cords from the regular season records, the Stars are practically glittering with a formidable 48-4-21 record in contrast to the Kraken's less impressive 31-6-37 stats. Recent results for both teams have followed a similar pattern. Appetizing victories have been freshly baked in the Stars' kitchen, while the Kraken's dishes have been somewhat of a mixed grill.
Although the Kraken might be planning a surprise ambush in their own waters, evidence points to a more galactic outcome. With the Stars riding in on a comet of confidence from their current form, an upset seems as probable as me turning down a free pint. So, let's get down to what you're really here for.
Albert’s Prediction: Dallas Stars by 3