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The Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken are set to square off in a Western Conference battle tonight from Climate Pledge Arena in the Pacific Northwest. Puck-drop between the two teams is set for 10 p.m. EST.

Dallas comes into this game holding a record of 36-17-13 on the season and they currently sit in first place within the Central Division. They have gone 6-3-1 over their last 10 games, including riding a small two game winning streak. It has been a successful year for the Stars and they are looking to continue building on that and clinch the division here down the line. On offense, they are averaging 3.42 goals and are giving up only 2.65 goals to opposing teams on average. They play hard on both sides of the ice and will have their hands full with a good Seattle team tonight.

As for the Kraken, they come in with a record of 37-22-7 and they sit in third place within the Pacific Division. Seattle has been one of the best stories of the season and they seem like they will likely clinch their first ever playoff appearance in franchise history here soon. On offense, they have averaged 3.52 goals and are allowing 3.15 to opposing teams per game. Seattle is fighting for their lives with the seeding and they would love to avoid being a potential wild card team.

Prediction: Seattle Kraken 3, Dallas Stars 2

I like the Kraken to break their mini losing streak and get back in the win column here. They need points and fast to keep up in the Pacific Division and they get a major win tonight.

Odds Presented By Betfred Sportsbook 

Spread – Dallas Stars -1.5 (+185) / Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-235)

Moneyline – Dallas Stars -125 / Seattle Kraken +105

Total – 6.0 – Over (-125) / Under (+105)

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