The Vancouver Canucks (16-20-3) carry a four-game home losing streak into a matchup against the Seattle Kraken (17-14-7), who have won three straight on the road, on Friday, Jan. 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we pick to bring home the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
The Kraken are 5-4-1 over their past 10 games, totaling 29 goals while conceding 21 in that period. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (24.0%).
Canucks vs. Kraken Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Canucks 3, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (16-20-3 overall) have a 6-3-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Vancouver is 6-4-3 (15 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Canucks scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Vancouver has finished 3-8-0 in the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Canucks are 13-5-2 in the 20 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 28 points).
- In the 15 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 7-6-2 to register 16 points.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 3-11-1 (seven points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 13-9-2 to register 28 points.
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken (17-14-7 overall) have posted a record of 5-7-12 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- In the 14 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has four points (1-4-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 23 times, earning 35 points from those matchups (16-4-3).
- This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 19 games and registered 21 points with a record of 8-6-5.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-2 (eight points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Kraken went 14-6-3 in those matchups (31 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.77 | Goals Scored | 2.61 | 29th |
| 31st | 3.49 | Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 9th |
| 24th | 26.5 | Shots | 25.9 | 25th |
| 27th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 24th |
| 16th | 19.38% | Power Play % | 19.64% | 15th |
| 29th | 75.19% | Penalty Kill % | 71.3% | 32nd |
Canucks vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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