Two streaking teams square off when the Vegas Golden Knights (36-26-16) go on the road to play the Seattle Kraken (32-34-11) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights have won four in a row, while the Kraken are on a six-game losing streak.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Thursday’s game.

The Kraken have put up 21 goals during their last 10 games, while giving up 35 goals. A total of 20 power-play opportunities during that span have netted one power-play goal (5.0%). They are 1-7-2 over those contests.

Golden Knights vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Kraken 3.

Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-176)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights have gone 8-16-24 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 36-26-16.
In the 33 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-10-9 record (good for 37 points).
Looking at the 11 times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-7-3 record, good for five points.
Vegas has taken five points from the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-9-3 record).
The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 50 games (34-6-10, 78 points).
In the 31 games when Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 15-10-6 to record 36 points.
In the 59 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 30-20-9 (69 points).
The Golden Knights’ opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Golden Knights went 6-5-6 in those contests (18 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a record of 32-34-11 this season and are 7-11-18 in overtime contests.
Seattle has earned 27 points (11-5-5) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Kraken recorded just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has earned nine points (2-16-5 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 41 games, earning 64 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games and picked up 37 points with a record of 15-9-7.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 6-12-3 (15 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 51 times this season, and earned 54 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

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