Seattle Kraken Face Vancouver Canucks In Final Meeting Of The Season
Vancouver, BC - The Seattle Kraken will face the Vancouver Canucks this Wednesday night for the fourth and final meeting of the season. So far, Seattle has won two of the first three matchups, including a 6-3 victory at home on March 1 and a 5-4 overtime win on December 28, 2024, at Rogers Arena. The Kraken hold a 6-6-2 all-time record against Vancouver, with a 3-2-1 mark on the road. However, Seattle enters this game on a rough stretch, having lost five of their last six, including two consecutive home losses to the Dallas Stars, where they were held to just one goal in each game. Vancouver, meanwhile, returns home from a six-game road trip with a 2-2-2 record, opening their first homestand of April.
Mar 1, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) advances the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn ImagesMilestones to Watch
Several Kraken players are approaching or have already hit significant milestones. Forward Kaapo Kakko recently set a new career high for points in a regular-season game, recording 41 points in his most recent outing against Dallas on March 31. Since joining the Kraken, Kakko has earned 27 points in 42 games played. He currently ranks third on the team in assists (27) and is tied for fourth in points. Kakko has also made a mark in his four career games against the Canucks, recording two points (1 goal, 1 assist).
Defenseman Adam Larsson is closing in on his career high of eight goals, a mark he has previously hit on two occasions with Seattle. Larsson is just two goals away from surpassing that record. Meanwhile, Brandon Montour is just one goal shy of setting a new career high for himself, with 16 goals so far this season.
Key Matchups Against Vancouver
Several Kraken players have performed well against the Canucks and will look to continue their strong play. Brandon Montour has 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists) in 19 career games against Vancouver. Jordan Eberle, the team's leading scorer, has 26 goals, 20 assists, and 46 points in 53 career games against the Canucks. Jaden Schwartz ranks second on the team in goals (7) and fourth in points (16) in 31 games against Vancouver. Matty Beniers, with 6 goals and 10 points in 11 games, has also been effective against the Canucks.
Goaltending Matchups
In five career games against the Canucks, Joey Daccord has a 1-2-1 record with a 3.77 GAA and .866 SV%. Philipp Grubauer, however, is 5-2-2 in 10 games against Vancouver, with a 3.15 GAA and .883 SV%.
Vancouver Players to Watch
Jake DeBrusk is on a point streak tallying five points in five games with one goal and four assists. Quinn Hughes leads all Vancouver skaters with 70 points.
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