Canucks vs Kraken Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 28th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 18-33-7 this year after they lost to Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vancouver led 1-0 and 2-1, but they couldn’t hold either lead and ended up with the overtime loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 28-23, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Kane and O’Connor, while Tolopilo stopped 25 out of 28 shots, which was an .893 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 5-2 and the Mammoth by a score of 6-2. The Canucks have lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 43 points. Vancouver has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.64 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 71.1% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 22 assists, while Filip Hronek has added five goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Nikita Tolopilo, who is 3-3-2 with a 3.03 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 27-22-9 this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Seattle tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals for the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 32-24, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from Kakko, while Grubauer stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Stars by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Kings by a score of 4-2 before that. The Kraken have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 63 points. Seattle has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 22.0% on the power play and 71.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 20 goals and 18 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 14 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 11-7-3 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this season. 

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Canucks have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
• The Kraken have won each of their last three games at Climate Pledge Arena.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 19 Saturday night games.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games.
• The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last four games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.

Why the Vancouver Canucks will win

• The Canucks have won each of their last five games as an away underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Kraken have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Kraken’s last five games at Climate Pledge Arena.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as favorites following a road loss.
• The underdogs have won the second period in four of the Kraken’s last five games at Climate Pledge Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Kraken’s last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Canucks’ last six road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last eight games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 14 of the Kraken’s last 15 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Canucks’ last eight games at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last four night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
• Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games at Climate Pledge Arena.

Canucks vs Kraken Prediction 

Seattle comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have scored two goals or fewer in all three of those losses. The Kraken are 14-9-5 at home this year, while the Canucks are 12-16-2 on the road. Vancouver has lost four in a row and they have scored exactly two goals in four straight games. I don’t like either offense in this matchup, but Seattle is the much more talented team and should be fine at home. Take the Kraken -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Kraken -1.5