Kraken vs Capitals Prediction 3/9/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 9th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 27-33-4 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Seattle trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the win. The Kraken outshot Philadelphia by a total of 32-24, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers, Kartye, Stephenson, and Montour, while Grubauer stopped 23 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Kraken lost to the Predators by a score of 5-3 and the Wild by a score of 4-3. Seattle has lost four of their last six games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 58 points. Seattle has scored 2.94 goals per game and they have allowed 3.24 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 76.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 16 goals, 29 assists, and 150 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added 11 goals, 31 assists, and 61 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 21-17-3 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 41-14-8 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Washington trailed 2-1 heading into the third period, but they erupted for four goals in the third for the win. The Capitals outshot Detroit by a total of 28-19, won 52.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Protas (2), Raddysh, Wilson, and Chychrun, while Thompson stopped 17 out of 19 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Capitals defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-2 and the Senators by a score of 5-4. Washington has won three games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 90 points. Washington has scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.57 goals against per game, while also averaging 23.6% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 18 goals, 44 assists, and 114 shots on goal, while Aliaksei Protas has added 25 goals, 29 assists, and 119 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren is 14-10-3 with a 2.66 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Why the Capitals will beat the Kraken 

• The Kraken have lost each of their last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Capitals have won four of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in four of their last five day games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Capitals have won the third period in 12 of their last 14 games as favorites when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Capitals’ last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last four road games against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Kraken’s last seven day games against opponents on a winning streak.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Strome has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five day games.
• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances in day games at Capital One Arena.
• Connor McMichael has recorded at least one assist in six of the Capitals’ last seven games as home favorites.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in five of the Kraken’s last six day games.
• Adam Larsson has recorded at least one point in each of his last four appearances at Capital One Arena.
• Adam Larsson has recorded an assist in three of his last four appearances at Capital One Arena.

Kraken vs Capitals Prediction 

Washington comes into this contest on a three-game winning streak and they will be back on home ice for this game. The Capitals are 20-7-6 at home this year, while the Kraken are 13-18-0 on the road. Seattle was able to pick up a win on Saturday afternoon against the Flyers, but they have not played very well this season and they will have their backup goalie in the net. Washington has been one of the best teams in the NHL this entire season and they are allowing just 2.57 goals against per game this year. The Capitals are elite on home ice and I just don’t see this low-scoring Seattle team being able to keep pace. Take Washington -1.5 here.