The Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9) visit the Seattle Kraken (24-19-9) in a cross-conference matchup that pits a slumping Leafs squad against a Kraken team seeking consistency at home. Toronto is mired in a five-game losing streak, struggling with defensive breakdowns and special teams inefficiencies, while Seattle has alternated wins and losses but boasts a strong home record (13-9-5 at Climate Pledge Arena). This is the first meeting between the teams this season, with the Kraken holding a slight historical edge in recent games. With injuries affecting both rosters, expect a cautious, low-event contest where Seattle’s home-ice advantage and opportunistic scoring could prevail, but Toronto’s veteran talent might spark a rebound if they capitalize on power-play chances.
Venue Location
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington.
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Recent Team Forms
The Maple Leafs rank 18th in goals per game (2.92) and 22nd in goals against (3.12), with a power play at 15.6% (23rd) and penalty kill at 78.0% (20th).
The Kraken are 20th in goals per game (2.85) and 18th in goals against (2.98), with a power play at 17.19% (21st) and penalty kill at 78.0% (23rd).
Toronto Maple Leafs (Last 10 Games: 2-8-0, Avg. 2.4 GPG)
Recent Streak: Lost 5 straight.
Key Results:
Jan. 27 vs. PIT: L (Recent loss).
Jan. 26 vs. NYI: L 0-4.
Jan. 24 vs. ANA: L (Recent home loss).
Jan. 22 @ NYI: L 2-3 OT.
Jan. 20 vs. CAR: L (Recent loss).
Strengths: Efficient shots on goal (31.79 per game). Weaknesses: Giving up 151 goals (3.12 GAA); 8-11-3 on road.
Seattle Kraken (Last 10 Games: 4-5-1, Avg. 2.85 GPG)
Recent Streak: Won 2 straight.
Key Results:
Jan. 28 @ TOR: W (Recent win).
Jan. 26 vs. UTA: L (Recent home loss).
Jan. 25 vs. BOS: L (Recent home loss).
Jan. 23 vs. NJD: W (Recent home win).
Jan. 21 vs. NYR: OT L (Recent OT loss).
Strengths: Scoring differential -4; 13-9-5 at home. Weaknesses: Allowed 151 goals (2.98 GAA).
Injury Report
Toronto Maple Leafs:
OUT: Chris Tanev (D, groin; IR-LT).
OUT: Dakota Joshua (C, upper body; IR-LT).
DAY-TO-DAY: William Nylander (RW, lower body).
Seattle Kraken:
OUT: Matthew Murray (G, lower body).
OUT: Ben Meyers (C, lower body).
Key
Player Matchups
Maple Leafs Forwards: Max Pacioretty – Auston Matthews – Mitch Marner; Matthew Knies – John Tavares – William Nylander (day-to-day; adjustments with Pontus Holmberg); Nicholas Robertson – Pontus Holmberg – Bobby McMann; Ryan Reaves – David Kampf – Steven Lorentz.
Kraken Forwards: Jaden Schwartz – Chandler Stephenson – Oliver Bjorkstrand; Eeli Tolvanen – Shane Wright – Andre Burakovsky; Jared McCann – Yanni Gourde – Tye Kartye; Ryan Winterton – Mitchell Stephens – John Hayden.
Maple Leafs Defense: Morgan Rielly – Oliver Ekman-Larsson; Simon Benoit – Conor Timmins; Jake McCabe – Timothy Liljegren.
Kraken Defense: Vince Dunn – Adam Larsson; Jamie Oleksiak – Brandon Montour; Ryker Evans – Will Borgen.
Goalies: Maple Leafs – Joseph Woll (15-10-3, 2.85 GAA, .900 SV%); Kraken – Joey Daccord (13-12-5, 2.52 GAA, .922 SV%).
Key Matchups:
Auston Matthews vs. Chandler Stephenson: Matthews (25 G, 25 A) scoring threat vs. Stephenson’s two-way play.
Mitch Marner vs. Adam Larsson: Marner (15 G, 35 A) playmaking vs. Larsson’s shutdown defense.
John Tavares vs. Brandon Montour: Tavares (18 G) net-front vs. Montour’s offensive rushes.
Goalie Duel: Woll vs. Daccord: Woll’s consistency vs. Daccord’s home strength (.922 SV%).
Series History
All-time: Maple Leafs lead 3-2 in 5 regular-season games (no playoff meetings).
Recently: Kraken 2-1 in last 3; Kraken won 4-3 OT on Dec. 7, 2024; Maple Leafs won 3-1 on Jan. 24, 2025; Kraken won 4-3 on Oct. 17, 2025. This season: First meeting (0-0).
Betting Trends
ATS Trends: Maple Leafs 3-7 ATS in last 10 (weak as favorites); Kraken 4-6 ATS in last 10 (strong as underdogs). Maple Leafs 4-6 ATS on road; Kraken 5-5 ATS at home. Over in 4 of Maple Leafs’ last 6; Under in 5 of Kraken’s last 7 home.
Game Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs – 118
Seattle Kraken 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 28, 2026
