The New York Islanders (27-17-5) go on the road against the Seattle Kraken (21-18-9, losers of four in a row) at Climate Pledge Arena. The matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 21 begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Before watching this matchup, here’s our pick for which squad will secure the win in Wednesday’s hockey action.

Over the past 10 contests for the Kraken (4-4-2), their offense has scored 33 goals while their defense has given up 32 goals. They have registered 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (36.0%).

Islanders vs. Kraken Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Islanders 4, Kraken 3.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-117)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have a 27-17-5 record overall, with a 9-5-14 record in contests that have needed overtime.
New York is 13-4-0 (26 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
In the eight games this season the Islanders recorded just one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
New York has finished 6-9-1 in the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 13 points).
The Islanders have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 19-2-3 in those games (to record 41 points).
In the 17 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-3-2 record (26 points).
When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 6-12-4 (16 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 24 times, and went 19-5-0 (38 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a record of 21-18-9 this season and are 6-9-15 in overtime games.
Seattle has earned 21 points (8-4-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
This season the Kraken registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has earned six points (1-6-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Kraken have scored at least three goals 29 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (20-6-3).
This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 23 games has a record of 9-7-7 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 5-8-2 (12 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 16-9-5 to register 37 points.

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Islanders vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TNT
Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

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