The Tampa Bay Lightning (15-10-2) go on the road to take on the Seattle Kraken (15-14-2) after Jake Guentzel recorded a hat trick in the Lightning's 8-3 win against the Calgary Flames. The contest on Saturday begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's contest.
The Kraken have a 5-4-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 36 goals while allowing 32 in that time. On the power play, 30 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (23.3% conversion rate).
Lightning vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Lightning 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-136)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 15-10-2 overall and 3-2-5 in overtime matchups.
- In the nine games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-4-1 record (good for nine points).
- In the two games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Tampa Bay has lost all four games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Lightning are 15-5-1 in the 21 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 31 points).
- In the eight games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 4-4-0.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 9-6-0 (18 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Lightning finished 5-3-2 in those contests (12 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 3-2-5 record in overtime games this season and a 15-14-2 overall record.
- Seattle has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (14-2-1).
- Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 9-6-0 (18 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Kraken went 6-8-2 in those contests (14 points).
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.96 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| 13th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 2.9 | 10th |
| 18th | 28.6 | Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| 9th | 27.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| 3rd | 28.05% | Power Play % | 18.09% | 22nd |
| 15th | 80.26% | Penalty Kill % | 79.17% | 19th |
Lightning vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Lightning square off against Kraken.