NHL Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings (3-3-2) vs. Seattle Kraken (5-3-1)

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Puck drop is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
TV: Prime Video, DSN, KONG

The Red Wings (8 points, 8th in Atlantic) visit the Kraken (11 points, 3rd in Pacific) in a rematch of Seattle’s 6-3 road win on October 9. Detroit enters on a modest point streak after recent home successes, while Seattle returns home following a mixed road stretch. This is the second of two meetings this season.

Venue

Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Capacity approximately 17,100 for hockey. The Kraken will look to leverage home ice after a productive early road trip that included the earlier victory over Detroit.

Current Rosters and Projected Lineups

Detroit Red Wings (Coach: Todd McLellan):
Key forwards include Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Viktor Arvidsson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, and Andrew Copp. Defense is anchored by Moritz Seider and Justin Faulk. Goalies: John Gibson and Daniil Tarasov.

Projected lineup:

Arvidsson – Larkin – Raymond

Brandsegg-Nygård – Finnie – DeBrincat

Rasmussen – Copp – Mazur

Kolesar – Danielson – Dries

Defense: Chiarot–Seider; Faulk–Sandin-Pellikka; Wallinder–Johansson

Likely starter: Daniil Tarasov (or Gibson; reports lean Tarasov in some projections).

Seattle Kraken (Coach: Lane Lambert):
Key forwards include Jared McCann, Matty Beniers, Jordan Eberle, Chandler Stephenson, Frederick Gaudreau, and emerging contributors like Berkly Catton and Mackie Samoskevich. Defense features Vince Dunn, Adam Larsson, and Brandon Montour. Goalies: Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer.

Projected lineup:

McCann – Beniers – Eberle

McMann – Stephenson – Samoskevich

Kakko – Catton – Wright

Meyers – Gaudreau – Winterton

Defense: Dunn–Larsson; Evans–Montour; Mahura–Ottavainen

Likely starter: Joey Daccord or Philipp Grubauer.

Injury Reports

Red Wings:

Marco Kasper (C) — Out / IR (upper body)

Mason Appleton (F) — Out / IR (undisclosed)

J.T. Compher (F) — Out / IR (undisclosed)

Simon Edvinsson (D) — IR/non-roster (contract dispute)

Depth forwards and one top prospect are sidelined.

Kraken:

Jacob Melanson (F) — Out / IR (upper body/chest; out indefinitely)

Ryan Lindgren (D) — Out / IR (upper body; 4-6 weeks)

Brandon Montour (D) — Day-to-day (lower body)

Defensive depth is tested, though core pieces remain available.

Recent Team Forms

Red Wings: 3-3-2 overall. Recent results include a shootout win over San Jose and a regulation win over Philadelphia. Offense has been modest (around 2.38 GF/GP), with DeBrincat, Brandsegg-Nygård, and Arvidsson contributing. Goaltending mixed (Gibson struggling at times; Tarasov sharper in limited action). Penalty kill has been a weakness.

Kraken: 5-3-1 overall. Stronger offensive output (around 3.78 GF/GP). Recent form includes the 6-3 win at Detroit and wins mixed with road losses. Gaudreau, McCann, and secondary scorers have produced. Goaltending tandem of Daccord/Grubauer has been solid enough to support the attack.

Seattle holds the early edge in production and the season series; Detroit is searching for consistency on a western road trip.

Key Player Matchups

Dylan Larkin / Lucas Raymond / Viktor Arvidsson vs. Kraken defense (Dunn–Larsson): Detroit’s top skill line against Seattle’s top pairing.

Alex DeBrincat / Michael Brandsegg-Nygård vs. secondary Kraken pairs: DeBrincat’s finishing ability against Seattle’s structure.

Jared McCann / Matty Beniers / Jordan Eberle vs. Red Wings blue line (Seider-led group): Seattle’s top line against Detroit’s best defender.

Special teams: Both teams rank mid-to-lower in power play and penalty kill early; any edge here could decide a close game.

Goaltending: Tarasov/Gibson vs. Daccord/Grubauer — the hotter starter could swing the outcome.

Series History

Seattle leads the 2026-27 season series 1-0 after a 6-3 win in Detroit on October 9 (Gaudreau scored twice in a four-goal second period). Recent history has been competitive, with each team capable of winning on the other’s ice. No recent playoff meetings.

Betting Trends

Trends favor home teams with better recent offensive form; totals lean higher given both clubs’ defensive inconsistencies.

Game Odds

Detroit Red Wings           – 114

Seattle Kraken                  6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, October 19, 2026

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