Kraken vs Sharks predictions
As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks, all eyes are likely to be on Jared McCann, especially given his impressive stats this season. Despite being tagged as day-to-day due to injury concerns, his contributions have been vital for the Kraken. McCann leads the team with 9 goals and 22 points, and his ability to find the back of the net could be crucial in this match-up. If he's healthy enough to hit the ice, expect him to play a pivotal role in the team’s offensive push.
On the flip side, the San Jose Sharks have their own ace, Mikael Granlund, who's been lighting up the scoreboard with 9 goals and a total of 24 points this season. His performance is going to be vital for the Sharks, especially with him also being listed as day-to-day due to an injury. Alongside him, William Eklund's playmaking skills have been standout, tallying 16 assists so far. If these two key players are in good form, they could seriously challenge the Kraken defense and shift the game dynamics.
Taking the current form and standings into consideration, the Seattle Kraken seem better positioned to clinch this contest. With the Kraken's slightly better road record and overall performance in the league, they are understandably the favorites in this Pacific Division duel. However, with key players on both sides carrying injuries, the game could go either way depending on who actually makes it onto the ice and who doesn't. Ultimately, betting on the Kraken might be the safer choice, but hockey fans know all too well that surprises are always just around the corner.
