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Kraken vs Oilers: Edmonton looks for the 12th straight win
The Edmonton Oilers are looking to keep their winning streak alive when they host the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Thursday night.
Seattle needs to bounce back
The Seattle Kraken are 10th in the Western Conference with a 19-16-9 record. Recently, they were on a 9-game winning streak but lost the last two, 3-0 against Pittsburgh and 5-2 against the New York Rangers. The Kraken score 2.8 goals per game, which ranks them 27th in the league, and they allow 2.86 which puts them in the top 10 in the NHL. Oliver Bjorkstrand and Vince Dunn lead Settle with 35 points each.
The Oilers have the longest active winning streak
The Edmonton Oilers are going into this game as winners of the last 12. Despite its current form, Edmonton is only 7th in the Western Conference with a 24-15-1 record. After back-to-back overtime wins on the road against Detroit and Montreal, the Oilers defeated Toronto 4-2 at home. Edmonton is fifth in the league, scoring 3.5 goals per game, and is ranked 12th allowing 2.98. Connor McDavid has another solid season, being ranked sixth in the league with 58 points.
Betting Trends
Edmonton has won the last 12 games overall, the last 11 against Western Conference rivals, 11 of the last 13 on home ice, and most importantly 6 of the last 7 against Seattle.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams have been playing excellently lately but have a long way to go before they are comfortable in the playoff zone. Edmonton has won the last 12 games and is a major favorite against the Kraken. Seattle was on a nine-game winning streak, and they are closing a six-game road trip with a stop in Edmonton. The Kraken have five players on the injury list, and with them being tired, Edmonton will use the chance to keep their winning streak alive.
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