Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 3/12/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Kraken Hockey Network

The Colorado Avalanche (43-11-9) are headed to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday where they will attempt to beat the Seattle Kraken (29-25-9).

The Colorado Avalanche had a rough game after their 4-3 defeat to the Oilers in the last game they played. The Avalanche had an average offensive performance in this loss. In the game, they netted 3 of the 29 shots they looked to score on. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play and netted 1 goal. Colorado accumulated 26 minutes in the box in this matchup.

Colorado Avalanche opponents have earned 182 power play tries (19th in pro hockey) and have a total of 32 goals in those attempts. The Avalanche so far have had 1,677 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .908. Colorado has taken 2,144 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.1%. While at even strength, the Avalanche have allowed the opponent to score 122 goals while scoring 205 when they are on offense. Colorado comes into tonight with 206 power play opportunities and they have notched 33 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 16.02%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 95 points and their points % is .754. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Colorado Avalanche have accounted for 238 goals (1st in hockey) this year and have conceded 154.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Mackenzie Blackwood. Over the course of his time in hockey, Blackwood has recorded 149 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .567. He has a save percentage of .906 during his 13,420 minutes on the ice. Blackwood has seen 8,105 shots against him and has recorded 7,342 saves. Opponents have scored 763 goals versus Blackwood in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.90. He has earned an overall mark of 121-110-29 and he was named the starter in 263 games. Blackwood has played in 280 games throughout his hockey career.

In their last outing, Seattle went up against the Predators in an outing where the Kraken were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 4-2. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this game but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Kraken tallied 2 goals of the 45 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Kraken are sitting with 139 goals at even strength and 39 goals (16th in the NHL) while on the power play. Seattle has attempted 1,606 shots (29th in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.08%, while allowing the other team 1,856 shots. So far this year, the Seattle Kraken have accounted for 178 goals, 67 points, as well as a points percentage of .532. They have allowed 186 goals to be scored by of a combination of 140 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 183 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 21.31%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 72.78% on their oppositions 169 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Philipp Grubauer in the crease. Grubauer has accrued a career record of 177-147-36 and has been in net for 394 games. Grubauer's quality start rate is 52.8% and he has made 189 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has a tally of 9,476 stops out of the 10,432 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .908. Teams are averaging 2.67 goals/game and he has allowed 956 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 358 games and his ice time sits at 19,666 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado

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