NHL Predictions: March 14th, Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Seattle Kraken taking on the Vancouver Canucks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions with Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks

2025-2026 Season Series: Seattle 2-1 Vancouver

Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 7:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

How to Watch: Sportsnet+, SN, CBC Gem, CBC, CITY, KONG, KING 5, KHN/Prime, ESPN+, NHL Centre Ice

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Canucks host West Coast rival Seattle Kraken on the nightcap game of Hockey Night in Canada. Seattle sits at 29-26-9 after 64 games, with 67 points, while Vancouver sits at 20-37-8 after 65 games, with 48 points. This is the fourth and final meeting between these two teams. Seattle won the previous meeting, 5-1, just two weeks ago, on February 28th.

The Kraken Story

The Seattle Kraken find themselves in a perilous spot as they have lost four consecutive games in regulation. They have lost their grip on a Wild Card playoff spot in the Western Conference and now sit two points outside the Stanley Cup Playoff line. They have given up 19 goals in the last four games, which goes contrary to their stingy brand of hockey. Their odds, according to  MoneyPuck, of making the playoffs have dropped to 29.9%, down from 61% from last week. That shows just how damaging the last week has been for them.

However, the Kraken should remain poised to push for a playoff spot. Although they lack star power up front, they are a balanced bunch with many capable players on their roster. They also recently added forward Bobby McMann in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Management clearly still has belief in them, but now, the players will need to believe in themselves.

The Canucks Story

The vibes seem good for the Vancouver Canucks. You can see it in the players’ body language, their goal celebrations, and their enthusiasm. Although the Canucks will likely finish in last place in the NHL this season, that will not stop them from building morale for the future. The line of Liam Ohgren, Marco Rossi, and Brock Boeser was impressive in the last game, combining for six points on the night. With one of the younger rosters in the league now, with not much at stake at this point, building some team chemistry will be essential in the Canucks’ rebuild.