Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks - NHL

USA - NHL

Washington Capitals
10/11/26 17:00
Seattle Kraken

Prediction:

 

Seattle Kraken +1.5

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NHL Picks

A three-game NHL slate is scheduled for Sunday, one of which will feature a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Capitals and the Kraken.

Seattle enters this game with a record of 3-2-0 and has 6 points on the season. As it stands, the Kraken are in 5th place in the Pacific Division. Seattle is coming off a 6-3 road win against the Detroit Red Wings, and they are now 2-1 SU on the road this season. The Kraken have also been one of the top-scoring teams in the NHL so far, suggesting they will be able to continue this trend against the Capitals.

As for Washington, they enter this game with a record of 3-1-0 and have 6 points on the season. Further, the Capitals are currently in 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division. Washington is coming off a 3-1 win against the New York Rangers and is 2-0 SU at home this season.

Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L GD
16 Washington Capitals
4 3 2 1 +3
19 Seattle Kraken
4 4 2 2 +4

Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken Latest Matches

Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals Latest matches
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
New York Rangers

Oct 7, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
5 :  3
Pittsburgh Penguins

Oct 3, 2026 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
3 :  1
Washington Capitals

Oct 2, 2026 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
2 :  5
Washington Capitals

Apr 14, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  2
Washington Capitals

Apr 12, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  0
Pittsburgh Penguins
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
New York Rangers

Oct 7, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
5 :  3
Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 12, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  0
Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 4, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
6 :  2
Buffalo Sabres

Mar 31, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
6 :  4
Philadelphia Flyers

Mar 22, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
2 :  3
Colorado Avalanche
L W W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Oct 3, 2026 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
3 :  1
Washington Capitals

Oct 2, 2026 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
2 :  5
Washington Capitals

Apr 14, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
1 :  2
Washington Capitals

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
3 :  6
Washington Capitals

Apr 8, 2026 - NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs
0 :  4
Washington Capitals

Apr 5, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
8 :  1
Washington Capitals
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken Latest matches
L W L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Detroit Red Wings
3 :  6
Seattle Kraken

Oct 6, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
2 :  6
Vegas Golden Knights

Oct 4, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
6 :  1
Calgary Flames

Oct 3, 2026 - NHL

Edmonton Oilers
3 :  1
Seattle Kraken

Oct 1, 2026 - NHL

Calgary Flames
1 :  6
Seattle Kraken

Apr 16, 2026 - NHL

Colorado Avalanche
2 :  0
Seattle Kraken
L W W L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 6, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
2 :  6
Vegas Golden Knights

Oct 4, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
6 :  1
Calgary Flames

Apr 13, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
3 :  5
Los Angeles Kings

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
4 :  1
Calgary Flames

Apr 9, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
4 :  3
Vegas Golden Knights

Apr 4, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
2 :  4
Chicago Blackhawks
L L L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 9, 2026 - NHL

Detroit Red Wings
3 :  6
Seattle Kraken

Oct 3, 2026 - NHL

Edmonton Oilers
3 :  1
Seattle Kraken

Oct 1, 2026 - NHL

Calgary Flames
1 :  6
Seattle Kraken

Apr 16, 2026 - NHL

Colorado Avalanche
2 :  0
Seattle Kraken

Apr 15, 2026 - NHL

Vegas Golden Knights
4 :  1
Seattle Kraken

Apr 7, 2026 - NHL

Minnesota Wild
5 :  2
Seattle Kraken

Washington Capitals against Seattle Kraken : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Capitals

33 %

Seattle Kraken

67 %

Jan 27, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
5 :  1
Washington Capitals

Oct 21, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
4 :  1
Seattle Kraken

Dec 1, 2022 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
3 :  2
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken Picks

Players list

Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals

C. Lindgren

L. Thompson

T. Liljegren

D. McIlrath

C. Hutson

V. Desharnais

M. Fehervary

J. Chychrun

A. Tuch

A. Beauvillier

D. Strome

T. Wilson

B. Jenner

J. Kyrou

P. Dubois

R. Leonard

J. Sourdif

A. Protas

A. Ovechkin

I. Protas

Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken

P. Grubauer

J. Daccord

A. Larsson

J. Mahura

V. Dunn

B. Montour

R. Evans

V. Ottavainen

B. Catton

F. Gaudreau

J. McCann

C. Stephenson

J. Eberle

K. Kakko

B. Meyers

B. McMann

R. Winterton

M. Samoskevich

S. Wright

M. Beniers

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Washington Capitals
CD Huachipato Seattle Kraken
Top Goalscorer
USA A. Tuch (3 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
USA M. Samoskevich (3 Goals) ,  Canada F. Gaudreau (3 Goals)
Best assists
Canada D. Strome (4 Assists)
Best assists
Canada J. McCann (5 Assists)

Washington Capitals - Seattle Kraken Key Points

  1. Seattle is 2-1 SU on the road this season
  2. Seattle is averaging 4.2 goals this season
  3. Washington is 2-0 SU at home this season
  4. Washington is averaging 3.5 goals per game this season

Our Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken Prediction

Washington is the heavy favorite in this game; however, Seattle looks to be the best betting option. As mentioned, the Kraken have played well on the road this season, having posted a record of 2-1 SU. Further, Seattle is averaging 4.2 goals per game this season and 4.3 goals per game on the road. 

As for Washington, they have also performed well at home this season, having posted a record of 2-0 SU. That said, the Kraken's goal-scoring ability should still be able to have plenty of success. For that reason, our Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken prediction is: Seattle Kraken +1.5.

Prediction:

 

Seattle Kraken +1.5

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