NHL Prediction: Seattle Kraken vs New York Rangers Match Preview
Seattle Kraken
New York RangersSeattle Kraken host New York Rangers at Climate Pledge Arena in an NHL game between teams on 19 points. New York arrives after two consecutive wins but has a negative five-game record. Seattle’s stronger home results face a Rangers lineup weakened by major goaltending news.
Seattle’s home form and roster balance
Recent results and playing profile
Seattle won three of its last five games, scoring 15 goals and conceding 19. The Kraken scored and conceded in all five matches. At home they won three of four: 5:3 against Utah, 1:5 against Minnesota, 5:4 against Toronto and 2:1 against Calgary. The road loss to Calgary ended 2:6.
Seattle’s main strengths are home scoring and the ability to produce multi-goal games. Its penalty kill operates at 65%. The weaknesses are defensive: Seattle conceded at least three goals in four of its last five games, allowed 19 goals across that sequence and has not recorded a shutout. Jared McCann is out for ten weeks with a lower-body injury, according to dailyfaceoff.com. Jani Nyman was recalled from Coachella Valley, Matthew Wood was acquired, and Jagger Firkus was called up. These moves add forward depth.
Goaltending and special teams
No save-percentage figures for Seattle’s expected goaltender are provided in the match data. The available special-teams figure is the 65% penalty-killing rate; no power-play percentage or confirmed full lineup is listed. Seattle’s recent scoring pattern makes the first period significant: early pressure can offset the missing top forward, while defensive-zone penalties would expose the weaker side of the roster.
- Calgary Flameshome2:1
- Calgary Flamesaway2:6
- Toronto Maple Leafshome5:4
- Minnesota Wildhome1:5
- Utah Mammothhome5:3
New York’s recovery and defensive concerns
Results, attack and schedule context
The Rangers have two wins in a row against St. Louis and Philadelphia, but their last five still contain three losses. They scored 14 goals and conceded 20 during that span, with goals for and against in every game. The earlier defeats were 4:7 against Ottawa, 3:6 against Los Angeles and 1:4 against Edmonton. The two recent wins were narrower, 3:1 and 3:2, showing improved control without a complete defensive reset.
New York’s attack can support a high-event game, but its concession rate is a major concern against Seattle, which has scored 15 times in five matches. The Rangers are listed with 19 points in the Western Conference standings.
Goaltending and availability
Igor Shesterkin is out for the season with a knee injury, according to nhl.ru. The Rangers placed defenseman Sean Durzi on injured reserve, while prospect Raoul Bualar is suspended for four NCAA games. Goaltender Riemer was placed on waivers, and Jonas Korpisalo was sent to the farm club for conditioning. Carter Hart, Taylor Hall and Tyler Jankowski are listed as questionable after the supplied injury updates. No save-percentage figures for the available Rangers goaltenders are provided. The loss of Shesterkin is a confirmed structural issue, while the replacement situation remains less clearly defined.
- Philadelphia Flyershome3:2
- St. Louis Blueshome3:1
- Edmonton Oilershome1:4
- Los Angeles Kingshome3:6
- Ottawa Senatorsaway4:7
Head-to-head pattern between Seattle and New York
Seattle has won three of the nine official meetings over the last five years, while New York has won six. The recent series is more balanced: Seattle won the latest meeting 4:2 on the road and also won 7:5 in December 2024, while New York won the home meeting between those games 3:2. Across the eight listed meetings, the teams produced 51 total goals, an average of 6.375 per game. Both teams scored in seven of those eight matches, and four cleared the five-goal line.
The venue has not removed the matchup’s volatility. Seattle’s home victories include a 3:2 result and a 7:5 result, while New York has also won in Seattle by scores of 4:1, 2:0 and 3:2. The Rangers hold the historical edge, but goal totals have been more consistent than venue outcomes.
- 13.01.2026New York Rangers2:4Seattle KrakenNHL
- 02.11.2025Seattle Kraken2:3New York RangersNHL
- 08.12.2024New York Rangers5:7Seattle KrakenNHL
- 18.11.2024Seattle Kraken0:2New York RangersNHL
- 17.01.2024New York Rangers5:2Seattle KrakenNHL
Team news and motivation before the puck drop
Seattle began the season with nine wins in its first 15 games and is six points behind Minnesota at the top of the conference. The standings gap increases the value of home points, while the recent home record gives Seattle a route to closing it. The club has also been preparing for shootouts, according to nhl.com, which may matter if the teams reproduce their narrow recent results.
New York’s two-game winning streak gives it short-term momentum, but Shesterkin’s injury, Durzi’s absence and uncertainty around several forwards reduce lineup stability. According to the supplied reports, there are no additional confirmed suspensions or injuries beyond those listed above.
Our prediction
Seattle Kraken and New York Rangers meet at Climate Pledge Arena with both teams on 19 points, so the opening period carries direct value in the Western Conference race. Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.44. The main factor is the confirmed loss of New York’s goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who is out for the season with a knee injury. That situation should encourage the Rangers to protect the crease more carefully from the opening faceoff rather than trade chances early.
Seattle’s attack is also weakened by Jared McCann’s absence after his lower-body injury, with the forward ruled out for 10 weeks. The Kraken scored in all of their last five games. New York also scored in each of its last five, yet conceded in all five, making a cautious start more likely than an immediate exchange of goals.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.44 is the selection. Seattle’s missing forward and New York’s need to shield a weakened goaltending unit support a controlled opening in which at least one team remains scoreless.
FAQ
When does Seattle Kraken — New York Rangers kick off?
The match starts on 07.11.2026 at 17:00 (New York), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle).
What is the prediction for Seattle Kraken — New York Rangers?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.44.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Seattle Kraken win — 35%, draw — 23%, New York Rangers win — 42%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Calgary Flameshome2:1
- Calgary Flamesaway2:6
- Toronto Maple Leafshome5:4
- Minnesota Wildhome1:5
- Utah Mammothhome5:3
- Philadelphia Flyershome3:2
- St. Louis Blueshome3:1
- Edmonton Oilershome1:4
- Los Angeles Kingshome3:6
- Ottawa Senatorsaway4:7
Standings · Pacific Division
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Oilers | 17 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 71:53 | 25 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 60:50 | 24 |
| 3 | Seattle Kraken | 15 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 54:53 | 19 |
| 4 | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 64:64 | 19 |
| 5 | Calgary Flames | 17 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 42:60 | 15 |
| 6 | San Jose Sharks | 18 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 45:65 | 15 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 43:47 | 12 |
| 8 | Vancouver Canucks | 18 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 53:83 | 7 |
Head-to-head
- 13.01.2026New York Rangers2:4Seattle KrakenNHL
- 02.11.2025Seattle Kraken2:3New York RangersNHL
- 08.12.2024New York Rangers5:7Seattle KrakenNHL
- 18.11.2024Seattle Kraken0:2New York RangersNHL
- 17.01.2024New York Rangers5:2Seattle KrakenNHL
About the match
- 7 November · 17:00 New York
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle)
Odds
Odds updated 06.11 17:10
Market view and goal totals
The market makes New York the modest favorite at 42% implied probability, with Seattle on 35.2% and the draw at 22.8%. The away-win line is moving toward the Rangers, while the home-win line is drifting away from Seattle. This reflects the historical head-to-head advantage and New York’s two-game winning streak but gives limited weight to the confirmed goaltending disruption.
The over five-and-a-half-goal side holds 56.5% market probability, although its line is moving upward, showing reduced confidence. The under is at 43.5% and attracting support. BTTS is priced by the market as highly likely at 89.3%, yet that line is also weakening; the opposite outcome is gaining support from a low base. Recent form, head-to-head totals and five straight scoring games for each team support an active scoring profile, while Seattle’s latest 2:1 win and New York’s two tighter victories argue against it.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.44
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 64%
- Market estimate
- 64%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
