The Anaheim Ducks travel north to face the Seattle Kraken in a Pacific Division rivalry on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Ducks, sitting third in the Pacific and riding a four-game point streak, aim to continue their surprising resurgence with a balanced attack led by young stars, while the Kraken look to defend home ice and climb the standings amid inconsistent goaltending. This marks the third meeting of the season, with the series tied 1-1 after Anaheim’s 4-3 win in Seattle on October 25, 2025, and Seattle’s 5-2 victory in Anaheim on December 12, 2025.
Venue Location
Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle, WA
Capacity: 17,151
(Opened in 2021, this eco-friendly arena is home to the Kraken and known for its sustainable design and electric atmosphere, with fans creating a “Kraken Release” chant that energizes the team during power plays and key moments.)
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+, Root Sports Northwest (Kraken local), Bally Sports SoCal (Ducks local)
Radio: KOMO 1000 AM (Seattle), KLAA 830 AM (Anaheim)
Injury Report
Both teams are managing significant absences, with Anaheim particularly hit in the forward group and Seattle dealing with goaltending depth issues.
Anaheim Ducks:
Frank Vatrano (RW): Out (Upper body; IR, expected return February 25)
Troy Terry (RW): Out (Upper body; IR, expected return January 29)
Leo Carlsson (C): Out (Thigh; underwent procedure, expected return February 25)
Petr Mrazek (G): Out (Lower body; IR, expected return January 25)
Mason McTavish (C): Day-to-day (Undisclosed; missed practice, game-time decision)
John Gibson is expected to start in goal, with Lukas Dostal as backup. The Ducks will lean on Cutter Gauthier and Trevor Zegras for added scoring if McTavish sits.
Seattle Kraken:
Ben Meyers (F): Out (Undisclosed; IR, no timetable)
Matt Murray (G): Out (Lower body; IR, no timetable)
Joey Daccord is probable to start in net. Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann are healthy and expected to lead the forward lines.
Key Player Matchups
This divisional clash features youthful offense against veteran defense, with Anaheim’s speed testing Seattle’s physicality in the neutral zone.
Trevor Zegras (ANA) vs. Jamie Oleksiak (SEA): Flair vs. size. Zegras (18G, 25A) brings creativity and highlight-reel plays, exploiting gaps with his puck skills, but Oleksiak’s reach and physical presence (top-10 in hits) could disrupt Anaheim’s entries.
Cutter Gauthier (ANA) vs. Jared McCann (SEA): Rookie vs. sniper. Gauthier (15G, 20A) adds power-forward elements, facing McCann (20G, 22A), Seattle’s leading scorer who’s deadly on the rush.
Cam Fowler (ANA) vs. Jordan Eberle (SEA): Veteran D vs. veteran wing. Fowler (6G, 28A) anchors Anaheim’s blue line with puck-moving, but Eberle’s net-front presence and deflections could challenge him.
Radko Gudas (ANA) vs. Matty Beniers (SEA): Physicality vs. skill. Gudas leads in hits for Anaheim, potentially shadowing Beniers (16G, 25A), Seattle’s young center.
Other notes: Anaheim’s power play (21.0%, 16th) could exploit Seattle’s penalty kill (78.4%, 20th). The Kraken’s home faceoff win rate (51.0%) tests New Jersey’s centers without Zibanejad (wait, error; Anaheim’s centers).
Team Rankings
| Category | Ducks Rank (League) | Kraken Rank (League) |
| Goals Per Game | 3.10 (15th) | 2.92 (20th) |
| Goals Against Per Game | 3.00 (15th) | 3.20 (22nd) |
| Power Play % | 21.0% (16th) | 20.5% (18th) |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.4% (20th) | 79.0% (19th) |
| Shots Per Game | 30.2 (14th) | 29.0 (20th) |
| Faceoff % | 51.0% (11th) | 50.0% (15th) |
Recent Team Forms
Anaheim is surging, while Seattle has been up and down.
Anaheim Ducks (Last 10 Games: 6-3-1)
The Ducks have points in eight of their last 10, including a 5-3 win over Arizona (Jan. 21). They’ve averaged 3.4 GPG in wins, with improved goaltending (2.6 GA/G).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Performer |
| Jan. 21 | vs. ARI | W | 5-3 | Zegras: 1G, 2A |
| Jan. 19 | @ COL | W | 3-2 | Gauthier: 2G |
| Jan. 18 | vs. VAN | W | 4-2 | Gibson: 30 saves |
| Jan. 16 | @ SEA | L (OT) | 3-4 | Zegras: 2G |
| Jan. 14 | vs. CGY | W | 5-2 | Gauthier: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 11 | @ LAK | L | 1-3 | Zegras: 1G |
| Jan. 9 | vs. EDM | W | 4-3 | Gauthier: 2A |
| Jan. 7 | @ ARI | W (SO) | 3-2 | Gibson: 32 saves |
| Jan. 5 | vs. SJS | L | 2-4 | Zegras: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 3 | @ VAN | L | 1-2 | Gauthier: 1G |
Seattle Kraken (Last 10 Games: 5-4-1)
The Kraken have alternated wins, with a 4-2 loss to Vancouver (Jan. 21). Home defense has been key (2.8 GA/G in wins), but offense dips to 2.6 GPG in losses.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Performer |
| Jan. 21 | @ VAN | L | 2-4 | McCann: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 19 | vs. ANA | L | 2-3 | Beniers: 1G |
| Jan. 18 | @ ARI | W | 5-3 | Eberle: 2G |
| Jan. 16 | vs. ANA | W (OT) | 4-3 | Daccord: 28 saves |
| Jan. 14 | @ EDM | L | 2-4 | McCann: 1G |
| Jan. 11 | vs. CGY | W | 4-2 | Beniers: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 9 | @ LAK | L (SO) | 3-4 | Eberle: 2G |
| Jan. 7 | vs. SJS | W | 3-2 | McCann: GWG |
| Jan. 5 | @ ARI | W | 4-1 | Daccord: 25 saves |
| Jan. 3 | vs. VAN | L | 1-3 | Beniers: 1G |
Series History
Anaheim leads the all-time series 32-28-5 in 65 regular-season games. The Ducks have won 4 of the last 7 meetings, but Seattle took the most recent 5-2 on December 12, 2025. Trends: The under has hit in 4 of the last 6 games, averaging 5.5 total goals. Puck line tied 1-1 this season, both unders.
| Date | Location | Result | Score | Puck Line Covered? |
| Dec. 12, 2025 | Anaheim | SEA Win | 5-2 | SEA -1.5 |
| Oct. 25, 2025 | Seattle | ANA Win | 4-3 | ANA +1.5 |
| Mar. 5, 2025 | Seattle | SEA Win | 4-2 | SEA -1.5 |
| Nov. 16, 2024 | Anaheim | ANA Win | 5-3 | ANA +1.5 |
| Mar. 10, 2024 | Seattle | SEA Win | 4-3 (OT) | ANA +1.5 |
Betting Trends
Puck Line (ATS): Ducks 25-25 (50% cover rate); Kraken 22-27 (45% cover rate). Anaheim is 6-4 ATS in last 10, Seattle 4-6 ATS. Over/Under (O/U): Ducks games hit over 24-26 (48%); Kraken 26-23 (53%). Last 10 Kraken games average 6.0 total goals; under in 4 of Ducks’ last 5. Moneyline (ML): Kraken 18-22 as favorites (45% win rate); Ducks 12-18 as underdogs. Seattle is 11-13 straight-up at home. Recent Trends: Ducks 4-1 SU last 5 road vs. Pacific; 5-5 ATS vs. West. Kraken 3-2 SU last 5 home; over in 16 of Seattle’s games above 6.5 this season. Under in both meetings this year.
Anaheim’s superior record (26-21-3 vs. 22-18-9) and 6-3-1 last 10 give them a 52% win probability. Seattle’s home inconsistencies and Ducks’ value as slight underdogs make this a lean. Anaheim covers 50% of puck lines and has kept divisional games close (1-1 series, both one-goal adjusted). Kraken 4-6 ATS recently; expect competitiveness. Both trend under (ANA 26 unders, SEA 23 unders); meetings this season both under 6.5. Injuries limit offense, value on under.
Game Odds
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Seattle Kraken – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 22, 2026
