Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 10/11/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: KONG TV, Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+185) Capitals (-209)

The Seattle Kraken (3-2-0) are traveling to Capital One Arena on Sunday where they will take on the Washington Capitals (3-1-0). The moneyline on this matchup has the Kraken at +185 and the Capitals are sitting at -209. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Seattle Kraken were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-3 win over the Red Wings in their previous outing. Seattle garnered 6 penalty minutes for this contest. Furthermore, they had 3 power play attempts and were able to net 1 goal. The Kraken had a impressive offensive performance in the win. In the outing, they tallied a score on 6 of the 24 shots they put on net.

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With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Seattle Kraken have notched 21 goals (3rd in pro hockey) so far this season and have surrendered 14. For the year, they have recorded 6 points and their points percentage is sitting at .600. Seattle is sitting with 15 power play chances and they have scored 4 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 26.67%. At even strength, the Kraken have conceded 10 goals while notching 17 on the offensive side of the ice. Seattle has tried 130 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 16.2%. The Kraken have had 152 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .908. Seattle Kraken opponents have amassed 14 power play opportunities (17th in pro hockey) and have tallied 4 goals in those chances.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Joey Daccord. Daccord has been involved in 176 games during his professional hockey career. He has amassed a mark of 71-71-24 and he has gotten the start in 165 games. Opponents have racked up 471 goals versus Daccord in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.85. Daccord has had 4,883 shots taken against him and has accrued 4,415 saves. His save percentage is at .904 in his 416 minutes between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Daccord has earned 94 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .570.

In their last game, Washington faced the Rangers in a matchup where the Capitals ended up with the win by a mark of 3-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Capitals scored 3 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they took.

The Capitals are sitting with 12 goals at even strength and 2 goals (18th in hockey) while on the power play. Washington has tried 102 shots (23rd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 13.73%, while allowing the opposition 115 shots. During this campaign, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 14 goals, 6 points, as well as a points percentage of .750. They have permitted 9 goals to be scored by way of 7 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 11 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 18.18%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 86.67% on their oppositions 15 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 92.2%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Logan Thompson in goal. Thompson has earned a lifetime mark of 121-59-23 and has been in net for 207 games. Thompson's quality start rate sits at 62.6% and he has 124 quality starts in his professional career. He has accounted for 5,330 saves out of the 5,845 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .912. Opponents are averaging 2.60 goals per game and he has conceded 515 goals altogether. He has been a starter 198 games and his ice time sits at 11,910 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle (+185)

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