The Philadelphia Flyers head to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Kraken in a cross-conference matchup that pits Philly’s balanced attack and strong road form against Seattle’s home-ice resilience amid a rash of injuries. The Flyers, second in the Metropolitan Division with 45 points, have been inconsistent lately (3-3-4 in last 10) but boast a top-10 power play (23%) and solid goaltending from Samuel Ersson (.910 SV%). The Kraken, sixth in the Pacific with 36 points, are on a three-game win streak but crippled by absences, averaging just 2.54 GPG overall. Without key scorers like Jared McCann and Jordan Eberle, Seattle will lean on defense (2.71 GAA) and Joey Daccord in net. This could be a low-scoring grind, with Philly’s depth potentially overwhelming a depleted Kraken squad.
Venue Location
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington. This 18,100-capacity venue, opened in 2021 and home to the Kraken, is known for its eco-friendly design and electric atmosphere, boosting Seattle’s 8-7-3 home record this season.
Puckdrop is set for 5:00 PM PT (8:00 PM ET). The game will be broadcast on ESPN, with radio coverage on 97.5 The Fanatic (Flyers) and KJR 93.3 FM (Kraken).
Injury Report
Both teams are banged up, but Seattle’s list is more extensive, impacting their offense severely. Updates as of December 27:
Philadelphia Flyers:
Tyson Foerster (RW): Out (Arm) – Underwent surgery; out at least five weeks.
Denver Barkey (C): Day-to-Day (Undisclosed) – Monitoring, but probable.
Seattle Kraken:
Jared McCann (LW): Out (Lower Body) – Placed on IR; leading scorer (points leader) sidelined indefinitely.
Jordan Eberle (RW): Out Indefinitely (Lower Body) – Key veteran absent.
Jaden Schwartz (C): Out (Lower Body) – Expected back around Jan 1.
Brandon Montour (D): Out (Hand) – Four weeks post-surgery.
Matt Murray (G): Out (Lower Body) – Backup goalie sidelined.
Vince Dunn (D): Day-to-Day (Upper Body) – Questionable after hit; game-time decision.
Seattle’s absences thin their forward lines, forcing reliance on secondary scoring, while Philly’s depth remains intact.
Key Player Matchups
Assuming standard lineups adjusted for injuries, this game features Philly’s young guns against Seattle’s defensive core. Kraken’s absences create mismatches favoring the Flyers.
Matvei Michkov (PHI RW) vs. Adam Larsson (SEA D): Michkov (rookie sensation, 15+ points) brings creativity and scoring; Larsson’s physicality (top-10 hits) must contain him, but Michkov’s speed edges in transition.
Travis Konecny (PHI RW) vs. Jamie Oleksiak (SEA D): Konecny (team-leading goals) exploits gaps with speed; Oleksiak’s size (6’7″) provides rim protection, but Konecny’s agility could force penalties.
Owen Tippett (PHI LW) vs. Ryker Evans (SEA D): Tippett’s shot (hardest in NHL) vs. Evans’ emerging two-way play. Without Montour/Dunn, Evans steps up, but Tippett feasts on mismatches.
Samuel Ersson (PHI G) vs. Chandler Stephenson (SEA C): Ersson (.910 SV%) faces Stephenson’s playmaking (assists leader for Kraken); Stephenson must generate without McCann/Eberle.
Sean Couturier (PHI C) vs. Shane Wright (SEA C): Couturier’s shutdown defense vs. Wright’s youth (rising star). Couturier’s faceoff wins (56%) control possession.
Flyers hold edges in depth and scoring, especially with Kraken’s injuries.
Recent Team Forms
Flyers are 3-3-4 in last 10 (GD +1), showing resilience but OT issues. Kraken are 4-6-0 (GD -5), but on a 3-0-0 streak entering the break.
Philadelphia Flyers (3-3-4 in last 10):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Dec 23 | vs. CHI | W | 3-1 |
| Dec 21 | at VAN | L | 2-5 |
| Dec 19 | vs. PIT | W | 4-1 |
| Dec 16 | at BOS | OTL | 2-3 (OT) |
| Dec 14 | vs. TBL | L | 3-4 |
| Dec 12 | at FLA | W | 5-3 |
| Dec 10 | vs. CBJ | OTL | 4-5 (OT) |
| Dec 7 | at CAR | L | 1-3 |
| Dec 5 | vs. DET | OTL | 2-3 (OT) |
| Dec 3 | at NYR | OTL | 3-4 (OT) |
Averaging 2.9 GPG but allowing 3.1 in losses; road form 4-2-2 last 8 away.
Seattle Kraken (4-6-0 in last 10):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Dec 23 | vs. LAK | W | 3-2 |
| Dec 21 | at ANA | W | 3-1 |
| Dec 19 | vs. CHI | W | 3-2 |
| Dec 16 | vs. COL | L | 1-4 |
| Dec 14 | vs. BUF | L | 2-3 |
| Dec 12 | at UTA | L | 1-5 |
| Dec 10 | vs. LAK | L | 2-4 |
| Dec 7 | at NSH | L | 1-3 |
| Dec 5 | vs. EDM | W | 4-2 |
| Dec 3 | at VAN | L | 2-5 |
Averaging 2.2 GPG but allowing 2.9; home streak 3-0-0 with under 3 goals allowed.
Series History
The Flyers hold a slight all-time edge at 4-4-1 in nine meetings since Seattle’s expansion. Games average 5.2 goals (over in 5 of 9). Recent: Kraken won the last three (including 4-3 OT on Dec 29, 2023), but Flyers are 2-1-1 in Seattle. Philly’s last win was 5-2 on Feb 10, 2024. Series often close, with 6 of 9 decided by two goals or fewer.
Betting Trends
Other Trends: Flyers 5-5 ATS last 10; 4-3-3 to over. Kraken 3-2 ATS last 5 (12-6 road ATS overall); under in 4 of last 5 home. Head-to-head: Over in 5/9; Flyers 4-5 ATS. December: Flyers 6-4 SU last 10 road Dec games; Kraken 4-6 ATS vs. East.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Flyers – 130
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 27, 2025
