Two clubs at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Colorado Avalanche (first in the Western Conference at 23-2-7) and the Seattle Kraken (13th in the Western Conference at 12-12-6), square off on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Kraken's offense has put up 20 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 31 goals. They have had 36 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (13.9%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.
Avalanche vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Avalanche 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-317)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche (23-2-7 overall) have a 2-7-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- Colorado has 15 points (6-1-3) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Avalanche registered only one goal, they won.
- Colorado has scored two goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 21-1-5 in those games (to register 47 points).
- In the 11 games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-0-3 to register 19 points.
- In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 17-1-5 (39 points).
- The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in six games. The Avalanche went 5-1-0 in those matchups (10 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken (12-12-6 overall) have posted a record of 5-6-11 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- In the 13 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
- This season the Kraken recorded just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- When Seattle has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-3-1 record).
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals 17 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-3-3).
- This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 14 games and registered 16 points with a record of 6-4-4.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Goals Scored | 2.47 | 32nd |
| 1st | 2.19 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| 1st | 34.7 | Shots | 25.3 | 27th |
| 8th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 12th |
| 28th | 15.32% | Power Play % | 18.09% | 21st |
| 1st | 85.71% | Penalty Kill % | 67.47% | 32nd |
Avalanche vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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