Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions December 3rd 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken December 3rd 2024

Betting on today’s Kraken and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.

Seattle vs. Carolina Key Information

Seattle’s record dropped to 11-13-1 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the over/under.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken’s offense unable to respond. Seattle’s defense allowed the first goal just 3:23 into the game.

Seattle’s offense was blanked in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were unable to find the net and recorded 19 giveaways.

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Seattle failed to score in any period, and none of their players registered a goal or an assist. The team also went without a power play goal.

Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game and another at the 10:03 mark. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Carolina improved to 16-7-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was a push.

Carolina scored first in the game, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on just three shots. Orlov’s second goal came in the second period, while Andrei Svechnikov added his 6th of the season on an empty net with 9 seconds left. Martin Necas, who also has 6 goals this season, scored in the second period and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s first goal.

The Hurricanes scored their first goal 5:59 into the game, and after falling behind 2-1, they tied it up at 17:31 in the second period. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.

After giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina’s defense settled in, not allowing another goal the rest of the game. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Hurricanes are the way to go. However, with a payout of -254, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Kraken to cover. Even in the event of a Hurricanes victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Kraken should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Kraken, Canes Hope to Shake Off Rough November Finishes

Seattle Searching for Stability

The Seattle Kraken stumbled into December after a disappointing end to November, dropping their last three games, including two against the struggling San Jose Sharks. After a promising win over Anaheim early last week, the Kraken lost the rematch to the Ducks and followed that with an 8-5 loss in San Jose and a 4-2 defeat at home to the same Sharks.

Seattle’s leading scorer Jared McCann pointed to poor puck management as a key issue.

“Making bad plays with the puck, not getting it deep, and (turning) the puck over,” McCann said. “It just always seems to kind of go in the back of our net. So when that happens, you’ve just got to simplify.”

The return of defenseman Vince Dunn, who missed 19 games due to injury, provided a boost, but not enough to turn the tide in their latest loss.
“It’s not effort. Guys are trying, at least, to do the right thing,” Dunn said. “But maybe overcomplicating themselves and trying to do other people’s jobs.”

The Kraken now face a challenging four-game road trip starting in Carolina before heading to the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers.

Carolina Looking for Answers

The Hurricanes also endured a frustrating weekend, dropping back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers. After a 6-3 home loss Friday, they fell 6-0 on the road Saturday. Goalie Spencer Martin allowed five goals before being replaced by Yaniv Perets, who made his NHL debut.

Head coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledged the need to regroup quickly.

“We have to shelf this one. The games keep coming,” Brind’Amour said. “This is good. We have to take our medicine here; knock us down a few notches and get regrouped, start again.”

Carolina started the season strong with wins in 14 of its first 18 games but has struggled recently, going 2-3-1 over its last six outings.
“We didn’t do a good enough job of breaking the puck out, moving the puck forward, and playing in their end,” said captain Jordan Staal.

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Goaltending in Flux

Carolina’s goaltending situation remains uncertain. Pyotr Kochetkov is sidelined with a concussion, leaving Martin to shoulder the load. On Monday, the Hurricanes signed veteran Dustin Tokarski to a one-year, two-way contract. Tokarski, who has 80 NHL appearances, has been stellar in the AHL with a 1.61 goals-against average this season. Yaniv Perets, who played his first NHL minutes on Saturday, was reassigned to the AHL.

Outlook

Both teams are looking for a reset as they meet in Raleigh on Tuesday. The Kraken need to tighten their puck management and focus on simplifying their game, while the Hurricanes aim to rediscover the form that had them dominating early in the season. With each squad eager to shake off their recent struggles, this clash promises to be a spirited battle.