The Washington Capitals (32-10-5, riding a five-game winning streak) go on the road against the Seattle Kraken (21-24-3) at Climate Pledge Arena. The contest on Thursday, January 23 begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Kraken's offense has totaled 32 goals during their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 32 goals. They have recorded 21 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (23.8%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.

Capitals vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Kraken 3.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-147)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals are 5-5-10 in overtime contests as part of a 32-10-5 overall record.
Washington has 23 points (10-3-3) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
The five times this season the Capitals ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
Washington has taken five points from the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-5-1 record).
The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 33 games (29-1-3, 61 points).
In the 20 games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it went 13-4-3 to record 29 points.
In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 19-4-1 (39 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 12-5-4 to record 28 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken (21-24-3 overall) have posted a record of 4-3-7 in games that have needed OT this season.
Seattle has earned 11 points (5-6-1) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Kraken registered only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has two points (1-11-0) in 12 games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 24 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 12-10-1 (25 points).
The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Kraken finished 9-14-2 in those contests (20 points).

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