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.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Thursday’s game.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Golden Knights vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Kraken 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-176) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Golden Knights Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Golden Knights have gone 8-16-24 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 36-26-16. The Kraken have a record of 32-34-11 this season and are 7-11-18 in overtime contests. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Golden Knights vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 33 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-10-9 record (good for 37 points).
\nLooking 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.
\nVegas has taken five points from the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-9-3 record).
\nThe Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 50 games (34-6-10, 78 points).
\nIn the 31 games when Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 15-10-6 to record 36 points.
\nIn the 59 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 30-20-9 (69 points).
\nThe Golden Knights’ opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Golden Knights went 6-5-6 in those contests (18 points).
\nKraken Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nSeattle has earned 27 points (11-5-5) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Kraken recorded just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
\nSeattle has earned nine points (2-16-5 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
\nThe Kraken have scored at least three goals in 41 games, earning 64 points from those contests.
\nThis season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games and picked up 37 points with a record of 15-9-7.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 6-12-3 (15 points).
\nThe Kraken have been outshot by opponents 51 times this season, and earned 54 points in those games.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n