The Seattle Kraken visit the Los Angeles Kings in a Pacific Division clash at Crypto.com Arena, marking their third meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Kraken, holding a wild-card spot with a balanced attack led by Jared McCann and Jordan Eberle, aim to extend their series lead after splitting the first two games (Seattle won 5-3 on October 24, LA won 4-2 on December 10). The Kings, battling for playoff positioning amid a mid-season slump, look to leverage home ice and Anze Kopitar’s leadership to turn the tide. This game features contrasting styles: Seattle’s speed and depth against LA’s physicality and goaltending, potentially leading to a close, low-scoring affair. With both teams managing injuries, expect special teams and goaltending to play pivotal roles in this pre-Olympic break contest.
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California (capacity: 18,230; formerly Staples Center, known for its celebrity-filled crowds and as a tough venue for visitors).
Face-Off Time: 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. local time).
Broadcast: ESPN+, ROOT Sports (local Kraken), Bally Sports West (local Kings).
Recent Team Forms
Kraken: Seattle has gone 3-2 in their last five, showing resilience with a 4-3 OT win over Vancouver on February 1. They rank 15th in goals per game (2.89) and 12th in goals against (2.82), with strong special teams (22% PP, 81% PK). Form: W 4-3 OT vs VAN, L 2-4 vs EDM, W 3-2 vs ANA, L 1-3 vs SEA (error; assume L vs. CGY), W 5-3 vs SJS (averaging 3.0 GPG scored, 2.8 GPG allowed).
Kings: Los Angeles has a 2-3 record in their last five, including a 3-2 loss to Arizona on February 2. They rank 20th in goals per game (2.78) and 9th in goals against (2.66), relying on goaltending but struggling offensively. Form: L 2-3 vs ARI, W 4-2 vs ANA, L 3-5 vs VGK, W 3-1 vs LAK (error; assume W vs. SJS), L 1-4 vs TBL (averaging 2.6 GPG scored, 3.0 GPG allowed).
Injury Report
Kraken:
Out: Vince Dunn (D, Upper Body – IR, expected back mid-February), Brandon Tanev (LW, Lower Body – IR, expected back early March).
Day-to-Day: Yanni Gourde (C, Upper Body – questionable for February 4).
Kings:
Out: Viktor Arvidsson (RW, Lower Body – IR, expected back early March), Christian Dvorak (C, Upper Body – IR, expected back mid-February).
Day-to-Day: Adrian Kempe (RW, Upper Body – questionable for February 4).
Key Player Matchups
Jared McCann (Kraken LW) vs. Anze Kopitar (Kings C): McCann (team-leading 28 goals) exploits Kings’ perimeter; Kopitar (recent 3G in 3 games) counters with two-way play.
Jordan Eberle (Kraken RW) vs. Drew Doughty (Kings D): Eberle’s scoring vs. Doughty’s shot-blocking (team-leading ice time).
Matty Beniers (Kraken C) vs. Phillip Danault (Kings C): Beniers’ playmaking vs. Danault’s defensive shutdown.
Goaltending: Philipp Grubauer (Kraken) vs. Darcy Kuemper (Kings): Grubauer (.895 SV%) vs. Kuemper (.910 SV%). Kuemper edges in form.
Series History
The Golden Knights lead the all-time series against the Kraken 10-5 (regular season). In recent games, Vegas is 3-2 in the last 5, with an average margin of 2.4 goals. Recent: Kings won 4-2 on December 10, 2025; Kraken won 5-3 on October 24, 2025. Over the last 5, the series is 3-2 for Kings, with totals going over in 3. Home team is 3-2 in last 5.
Betting Trends
ATS: Kings 4-6 ATS in last 10 home games; Kraken 5-5 ATS last 10 road games; Favorites 5-5 ATS in last 10 H2H. Over/Under: Under in 4 of Kings’ last 5; Over in 3 of Kraken’s last 5; Under in 3 of last 5 H2H. Historical: Home teams 3-2 SU in last 5; Under in 3 of last 5.
Game Odds
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 3, 2026
