A pair of streaking clubs square off when the Minnesota Wild (44-21-12) host the Seattle Kraken (32-32-11) at Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild have won three in a row, but the Kraken are on a four-game losing streak.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday’s game.
In the last 10 contests, the Kraken have gone 2-6-2 while totaling 25 total goals (two power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 8.3%). They have given up 33 goals.
Kraken vs. Wild Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final score of Wild 4, Kraken 2.
Moneyline Pick: Wild (-255)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
The Wild have a 44-21-12 record overall, with a 15-12-27 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the 25 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-3-7 record (good for 37 points).
Looking at the 10 times this season the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-7-2 record, good for four points.
Minnesota has taken 12 points from the 17 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-9-4 record).
The Wild have scored at least three goals 50 times, and are 39-5-6 in those games (to register 84 points).
In the 34 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 19-9-6 to register 44 points.
In the 34 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 20-9-5 (45 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents 42 times, and went 23-12-7 (53 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
The Kraken have a 32-32-11 record this season and are 7-11-18 in contests that have needed overtime.
Seattle has earned 27 points (11-5-5) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
This season the Kraken scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has earned nine points (2-14-5 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Kraken have earned 64 points in their 41 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal in 31 games has a record of 15-9-7 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 6-12-3 (15 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 49 times this season, and earned 54 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
Kraken vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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