Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 1/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Kraken Hockey Network

Climate Pledge Arena is the location where the Seattle Kraken (22-19-9) will take on the Washington Capitals (25-21-7) on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 6-5 defeat to the Oilers in their previous outing. Washington amassed 12 penalty minutes in this outing. The Capitals had a solid offensive performance in the defeat. Additionally, they had 5 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 5 of the 27 shots they put on net.

Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 171 power play tries (2nd in hockey) and have a total of 38 goals in those chances. The Capitals so far have had 1,514 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Washington has tried 1,552 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.0%. While at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 116 goals while scoring 144 on offense. Washington has accumulated 155 power play opportunities and they have scored 26 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 16.77%. For the season, the have a total of 57 points and their points percentage is .538. In relation to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 170 goals (7th in the NHL) for the year and have allowed 154.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Logan Thompson. Over the course of his pro career, Thompson has accrued 108 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .621. His save percentage currently sits at .912 for his 7,829 minutes played. Thompson has had 5,182 shots against him and has recorded 4,726 saves. The opposition has notched 456 goals against Thompson in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.62. He has an overall record of 105-53-21 and he started in 174 games. Thompson has participated in 183 games over the course of his NHL career.

In their last outing, Seattle went up against the Ducks in a game where the Kraken went home in defeat by a final score of 4-2. The Kraken had 2 goals of the 22 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

Seattle has taken 1,274 shots (30th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.83%, while allowing their opponents 1,470 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 72.26% on their oppositions 137 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.9%. They have a total of 143 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 23.08%. The Kraken have earned 105 goals at even strength and 33 goals (13th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 148 goals to be scored by way of 110 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Seattle Kraken have notched a total of 138 goals, 53 points, in addition to a points percentage of .530.

Across the ice you will find Philipp Grubauer between the pipes. His opposition is averaging 2.67 goals per game and he has yielded 944 goals overall. Grubauer's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.1% and he has accumulated 188 quality starts in his hockey career. He has made the start in 354 games and has racked up 19,657 mins. Grubauer has amassed a lifetime record of 176-144-36 and has played in 390 games. He has racked up 9,379 saves out of 10,323 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .909.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle

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