The Kraken look to put the pressure on Flyers netminder Cal Petersen and win on the road
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the Seattle Kraken take on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in the City of Brotherly Love. With both teams hungry for a crucial win, anticipation is running high. The Kraken aim to make a statement on home ice, while the Flyers seek to keep a hold of their third-place position in the Metropolitan Division.
The Kraken had dropped their first two matchups against the Flyers but since have won three straight. Both teams are known for their excellent defensive units with the Flyers and Kraken both top 11 in fewest goals against per game.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest that fans won't want to miss and if you want to win some extra cash while sitting one on your couch, here is our best bet for tonight’s matchup.
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Pick: Kraken ML (-105), Kraken over 2.5 goals (-155)
The advantage will go to the team with the better netminder and that goes to the Kraken and Joey Daccord. The former Arizona State Sun Devil has been one of the most surprising stories of the NHL season as he came out of nowhere and become the Kraken’s go-to starter with a 2.32 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. He has been one of the best goalies in the league and it’ll make a difference with the Flyers starting 29-year-old Cal Petersen, who’ll make his third start this season.
He reps a 3.38 goals against average, which is slightly better than his 3.75 average last season in ten appearances with the Kings. The Kraken should get at least three goals with their offense improving since the start of the new year with a 3.15 per game average that outranks the Rangers and Golden Knights.
Pick: Cal Petersen over 24.5 saves (-120)
It always makes it easier when you have to get your shots past a netminder, who has spent the majority of his career in the minors but he has been decent and should see a lot of attention. He averages 24 saves per game in his three appearances this year and should hit his over again with all the added attention.
