The Detroit Red Wings roll into Seattle for a late-night Pacific showdown against the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, pitting Dylan Larkin’s two-way tenacity against Jared McCann’s opportunistic scoring in a matchup with wild-card ramifications. Detroit (14-11-3) seeks to halt a two-game skid that has dented their Central Division standing, leaning on Alex DeBrincat’s resurgence amid goaltending volatility. The Kraken (11-8-6), winners of three of four, aim to leverage their stingy home defense (2.22 GA/GP at Climate Pledge) to climb the Pacific ladder, though their power play (16.7%, 25th) remains a sore spot. This is the second meeting this season—Seattle’s 3-2 OT home win on November 15 lingers—but Detroit’s road resilience (6-6-2) could flip the narrative in a building known for trapping high-flying offenses.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA (334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109). The Kraken’s eco-friendly gem seats 17,151 for hockey and hums with a seafood-scented, passionate crowd—enhancing Seattle’s home edge (7-4-3, 2.22 GA/GP).
Puckdrop: 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Broadcast: NHL Network (national), Bally Sports Detroit (Red Wings), ROOT Sports NW (Seattle), Sportsnet Pacific (Canada). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster or resale apps like Vivid Seats, starting around $95 (including fees).
Team Records and Standings
Detroit holds the Central’s sixth spot with a +6 goal differential, balanced offensively (2.96 GF/GP, 14th) but middling on the penalty kill (81.9%, 19th). Seattle lurks in the Pacific’s fifth, with a +4 differential, elite in blocked shots (17.1/GP, 1st) but 22nd in shots per game (28.9).
| Team | Record (W-L-OTL) | Points | GF/GP | GA/GP | Home | Away | Streak |
| Detroit Red Wings | 14-11-3 | 31 | 2.96 | 2.74 | 8-5-1 | 6-6-2 | L2 |
| Seattle Kraken | 11-8-6 | 28 | 2.85 | 2.74 | 7-4-3 | 4-4-3 | W1 |
The Wings rank 10th in power-play goals (19), while Seattle tops hits (23.2/GP) but sits 24th in save percentage (.892).
Recent Team Forms
Detroit’s skid includes a 4-2 home loss to Columbus and a 3-1 defeat at Buffalo, averaging 1.5 goals/game while facing 32 shots. The Red Wings are 5-4-1 in their last 10, with Ville Husso’s .892 SV% a concern—though their Corsi (51.4%) suggests underlying strength.
Seattle’s 3-2 win over San Jose Thursday capped a resilient stretch, outhitting foes 28-19. The Kraken are 6-3-1 in their prior 10, unbeaten in regulation at home over four (3-0-1), but they’ve scored 2 or fewer in six of eight.
| Red Wings Last 5 Games | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Dec 4 vs CBJ | L | 2-4 | DeBrincat G; Husso .875 SV%, power play 0/3. |
| Dec 1 @ BUF | L | 1-3 | Raymond A; low shots (25 SOG), defensive tilt. |
| Nov 29 vs MTL | W | 5-2 | Larkin 2G; offensive explosion, 35 SOG. |
| Nov 27 @ TOR | W | 3-2 | Berggren GWG; road grit. |
| Nov 24 vs NJD | L | 2-3 (OT) | Late lapse; PK 3/4. |
| Kraken Last 5 Games | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Dec 4 vs SJS | W | 3-2 | McCann GWG; Grubauer 29 saves, hits edge. |
| Dec 2 @ VAN | L (OT) | 2-3 | Eberle A; outshot 28-35, OT heartbreaker. |
| Nov 29 vs ARI | W | 4-1 | Bjorkstrand 2G; shut down second period. |
| Nov 27 @ EDM | W | 5-3 | Donato 2A; high-event road win. |
| Nov 24 vs CGY | L | 1-2 | Low-event loss; 0/2 PP. |
Injury Report
Seattle’s absences gut their checking lines, while Detroit misses forward depth but has net stability.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Est. Return | Notes |
| DET | Patrick Kane | RW | IR (Out) | Dec 18 | Hip; 9 pts in 16GP, creative spark. |
| DET | J.T. Compher | C | Out | Dec 11 | Upper body; 6 pts in 19GP, faceoff specialist. |
| DET | Cam Talbot | G | Day-to-Day | Dec 6? | Back; backup to Husso (7-8-2, .892 SV%). |
| SEA | Brandon Tanev | LW | IR (Out) | Dec 15 | Lower body; 5 pts in 20GP, penalty-kill pest. |
| SEA | Justin Schultz | D | Out | Dec 9 | Ankle; 4 pts in 18GP, puck-mover. |
| SEA | Joey Daccord | G | Available | Dec 6 | Backup returns; Grubauer starts (8-6-4, .892 SV%). |
Ville Husso for Detroit; Philipp Grubauer for Seattle.
Key Player Matchups
Detroit’s skill vs. Seattle’s structure will hinge on transition, with the Kraken’s blocks (17.1/GP) disrupting Wings’ rushes.
Dylan Larkin (DET, 12G-15A) vs. Vince Dunn (SEA): Larkin’s speed (1.26 Pts/GP) tests Dunn’s quarterbacking (team-high 22 pts). Larkin 6 pts in last 5; Dunn must limit draws (Larkin 53.2%).
Alex DeBrincat (DET, 14G-10A) vs. Adam Larsson (SEA): DeBrincat’s shot (2.8 SOG/GP) meets Larsson’s shutdown (+7 rating). DeBrincat 5G in 7; Larsson blocks 2.2/GP.
Jared McCann (SEA, 11G-13A) vs. Moritz Seider (DET): McCann’s two-way edge (24 pts) exploits Seider’s youth (3.5 shares). McCann GWG last out; Seider 52% Corsi.
Lucas Raymond (DET, 9G-16A) vs. Will Borgen (SEA): Raymond’s playmaking battles Borgen’s physicality. Raymond 7 pts in 8; Borgen hits 2.1/GP.
Philipp Grubauer (SEA) vs. Wings’ Top Line: Grubauer’s rebound control (.892 SV%) vs. Larkin-DeBrincat-Perbix (41 combined pts). Grubauer 2 shutouts; DET 11.0 HD chances/GP.
Bonus: Matty Beniers (SEA, pivot) in faceoff duels.
Series History
These expansion-era foes have met 12 times (regular season), with Seattle holding a 7-4-1 edge (61.5% win rate)—fueled by home dominance. The Kraken won the lone 2025 clash 3-2 OT on November 15 (McCann GWG). Detroit is 1-4 in their last five at Climate Pledge, outblocked 85-62 avg.
| Last 5 Meetings | Date | Result (SEA Home unless noted) | Score | Key Stat |
| Nov 15, 2025 | SEA Home | W (SEA) | 3-2 (OT) | Grubauer 34 saves; low-scoring trap. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | @ DET | W (SEA) | 4-3 | McCann 2G; high-event (52 SOG). |
| Jan 4, 2025 | SEA Home | L (DET) | 2-3 | Larkin GWG; Wings rally. |
| Nov 12, 2024 | @ SEA | W (SEA) | 5-1 | Bjorkstrand hat trick; rout. |
| Apr 6, 2024 | SEA Home | W (SEA) | 2-1 | PK 5/5; defensive duel. |
Seattle wins 75% when outhitting opponents (DET avg: 20.8 hits/GP).
Betting Trends
Moneyline Trends: Kraken 7-4 as home favorites; Red Wings 6-6 as road dogs. 56% bets on DET ML.
Puck Line: SEA -1.5 (+160) covers in 50% of home wins; DET +1.5 (-190) hits 75% as underdogs.
Total Trends: Under 5.5 in 7 of SEA’s last 10 homes; Over in 6 of DET’s last 9 roads. League avg: 6.0 goals/game.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings – 125
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, December 5, 2025
