Los Angeles Kings and
Seattle Kraken are set to drop the puck for their upcoming
NHL clash on April 8, 2025. Both teams have been skating hard through the season, with the Kings holding a slight edge in their head-to-head meetings. With 13 previous encounters, Los Angeles has emerged victorious seven times while Seattle has claimed six wins. This game promises to add another layer to their budding rivalry.
Roster Rundown
For the
Los Angeles Kings, Adrian Kempe has been lighting the lamp this season, boasting 30 goals and 25 assists. Anze Kopitar, the veteran center, continues to be a pivotal playmaker with 22 goals and 50 assists. Kevin Fiala has been a dynamic presence on the wing, with stats showing 27 goals and 29 assists. Meanwhile, between the pipes, Darcy Kuemper has been solid, posting a .915 save percentage. Notably absent for the Kings are defenseman Mikey Anderson and forward Quinton Byfield, both out with injuries, which could impact their depth.
Seattle Kraken's lineup features Jared McCann, who has racked up 35 goals and 20 assists, proving to be a lethal sniper. Oliver Bjorkstrand adds to their offensive punch with 25 goals and 30 assists. On defense, Adam Larsson provides a steadying presence, coupled with Jamie Oleksiak's physical play. In goal, Philipp Grubauer's .920 save percentage stands out. The Kraken miss Chandler Stephenson and Vince Dunn due to injuries, leaving gaps in their forward line and defense.
Head-to-Head
Their last three encounters have been tightly contested.
Los Angeles Kings edged
Seattle Kraken 3-2 on March 5, 2025. Earlier,
Seattle Kraken secured a narrow 4-3 victory on January 15, 2025. The Kings bounced back with a 5-2 win on December 10, 2024. These results hint at evenly matched teams with the propensity for close games.
Recent Form
The Kings have been on a bit of a roller coaster. They’ve dismantled Utah Hockey Club 4-2, thumped Winnipeg Jets 4-1, and obliterated San Jose Sharks 8-1. Yet, they stumbled against Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 and were shut out by Colorado Avalanche 4-0.
Seattle Kraken's recent skates have been mixed. They blanked Vancouver Canucks 5-0 in a dominant performance and routed Edmonton Oilers 6-1. But the Dallas Stars had their number, beating them 3-1 and 5-1 in consecutive games, and they fell short against Calgary Flames 4-3.
Wrap-Up
The Kings come into this game with a slight upper hand historically, but their recent form shows a few cracks, especially with Anderson and Byfield out of action. Seattle's offense needs to crash the net, especially with McCann and Bjorkstrand firing on all cylinders. Both teams' goaltenders, Kuemper and Grubauer, will be critical in swaying the outcome, given their impressive save percentages.
Summary
All signs point to a tight matchup between these two sides. The Kings have the edge in head-to-head battles, but the Kraken have shown they can hang with the best. Seattle’s offense, led by McCann and Bjorkstrand, needs to capitalize on the Kings' defensive absences. Conversely, Los Angeles will rely on Kopitar and Fiala to lead the charge offensively. With both teams suffering from key injuries, it’s anyone's game—but don’t be surprised if it’s decided by a single goal.
Match Odds Los Angeles Kings – Seattle Kraken
Leon's odds are 34 on Los Angeles Kings triumphing on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 1.26 on Seattle Kraken visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.
