Match Overview
The Minnesota Wild will face the Seattle Kraken on March 20, 2025, at 10:30 KST at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Currently, the Wild have a record of 37 wins, 25 losses, and 5 overtime losses, while the Kraken hold a record of 29 wins, 34 losses, and 5 overtime losses, making Minnesota the more stable team this season.
Minnesota’s offensive strength could be weakened due to the injuries of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek. On the other hand, Seattle has no major injuries, allowing them to field their best lineup.
Team Stats
Looking at the stats, Minnesota has a power play success rate of 20.59%, which is higher than Seattle’s 18.82%, giving them an advantage in man-advantage situations. However, Seattle has the edge in faceoff win percentage (48.7%) compared to Minnesota’s 46.7%, meaning they may be able to control the flow of the game.
Both teams play a physical style, with Minnesota recording 1,294 hits and Seattle tallying 1,447 hits, indicating that this will likely be an intense and aggressive matchup.
Key Players
Minnesota Wild
- Marco Rossi (C, #23) – A key playmaker for Minnesota this season, he will play an important role in filling Eriksson Ek’s absence.
- Matt Boldy (LW, #12) – Minnesota’s primary scorer, and with Kaprizov out, his role becomes even more crucial.
- Filip Gustavsson (G, #32) – Currently holding a .903 save percentage, he will be essential in stopping Seattle’s attack.
Seattle Kraken
- Matty Beniers (C, #10) – The key offensive player for Seattle, expected to create scoring chances and showcase his finishing ability.
- Jaden Schwartz (LW, #17) – A veteran forward who can control the pace of the game and contribute with crucial goals.
- Joey Daccord (G, #35) – With a .888 save percentage, stopping Minnesota’s offense will be a major challenge.
Match Prediction
Primary Pick: Over 5.5 Total Goals
Justification:
- Minnesota is averaging 2.70 goals per game, while Seattle is scoring 3.21 goals per game, indicating strong offensive production.
- The absence of key defenseman Jonas Brodin and forward Kaprizov for Minnesota could lead to defensive instability.
- Recent matchups between these teams have tended to be high-scoring, making the Over 5.5 total goals prediction a strong option.
