Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions March 8th 2025

Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken March 8th 2025

Betting on today’s Kraken and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on ABC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.

Seattle vs. Philadelphia Key Information

• Teams: Kraken at Flyers
• Where: Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia
• Date: Saturday, March 8th
• Betting Odds PHI -143 | SEA +122 O/U 5.5

The Kraken Can Win If…

Seattle fell to 26-33-4 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the line.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken struggled offensively, managing 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any period.

None of the Kraken’s players scored, and they finished with zero assists. Seattle also came up empty on power play opportunities.

Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals, both in the first period, with the second coming on a power play. However, they held the Bruins scoreless for the rest of the game. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Seattle has a record of 1-2. Across these games, their puck line record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 3-0.
• Seattle has put together a record of 3-7 in their last ten games (regular season). In these contests, the team went just 3-7 against the spread, while going 5-5 on the over-under.

The Flyers Can Win If…

With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers dropped to 27-28-8 this season. Philadelphia’s defense struggled, allowing goals in each period, including an empty-netter late in the third.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover.

Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also had 15 giveaways in the game.

Philly failed to score in any period, including on the power play. It was the first time this season that the Flyers have been shut out.

Philadelphia’s defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The Bruins added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third, sealing a 3-0 win. The Flyers’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.

• Across Philadelphia’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Their record vs the puck line sits at 1-2 in these matchups, while posting a 1-2 over-under mark.
• The Flyers have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 6-4 to go along with an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Lean

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flyers to come out with a win against the Kraken while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -143, I’m placing my bet on the Flyers to win outright.

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 Flyers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Kraken should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Kraken Meet Flyers After Both Were Deadline Sellers

The Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken enter Saturday’s matinee showdown in Philadelphia coming off a busy NHL trade deadline, with both teams opting to sell off key pieces in an effort to retool for the future.

With both squads slipping in the playoff race, the focus is now on making the most of their remaining games while integrating new faces into their lineups.

Flyers Struggling on Homestand, Lose Key Leader in Laughton

Philadelphia (31-24-7, 69 points) has dropped the first two games of its seven-game homestand, losing 6-3 to Calgary and 4-1 to Winnipeg, putting the team five points behind the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

Captain Sean Couturier acknowledged that the uncertainty of trade deadline week may have impacted the team’s focus.

“There’s maybe a lot of distractions off the ice, but it’s on us to do a better job coming to the rink and being focused,” Couturier said. “It’s the business side. It’s on us to be ready and control what we can control and show up to the rink and bring our ‘A’ game.”

The Flyers made three trades Friday, with the biggest move sending veteran forward Scott Laughton to Toronto along with two late-round draft picks in exchange for prospect Nikita Grebenkin and a 2027 first-round pick.

GM Daniel Briere admitted that moving Laughton, who spent 10 years in Philadelphia, was one of the toughest decisions of his tenure.

“This trade is as tough as they come for me personally and professionally,” Briere said. “Scott was an integral part of our team for a long time … but ultimately, we had to make this difficult decision for what’s best for our future.”

Philadelphia also:

• Sent Andrei Kuzmenko to Los Angeles for a third-round pick in 2027.
• Traded defenseman Erik Johnson to Colorado for forward Givani Smith.

Kraken Also Sell at Deadline, Shift Focus to Development

Seattle (27-26-11, 65 points) entered Friday 12 points out of a Western Conference playoff spot, making it clear the team is prioritizing the future.

The Kraken were just as active as the Flyers at the deadline, making multiple moves:

• Sent Brandon Tanev to Winnipeg for a 2027 second-round pick.
• Traded Daniel Sprong to New Jersey for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
• Made a three-way trade with Tampa Bay and Detroit, dealing Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde, prospect Kyle Aucoin, and a 2026 fifth-round pick in exchange for:
  • Mikey Eyssimont (from Tampa Bay)
  • A 2025 second-round pick
  • Conditional first-rounders in 2026 and 2027

New Faces Make Immediate Impact for Kraken

Eyssimont wasted no time making an impact, scoring in his Kraken debut during Thursday’s 5-3 loss to Nashville.

He played on Seattle’s fourth line with Ben Meyers and Jacob Melanson, the latter of whom was making his NHL debut.

“I really liked playing with them,” Eyssimont said of his new linemates. “I think we’ve got to find a way to trust each other a bit. We’re all running and gunning and excited, so we’re kind of three guys on the puck. As the game went on, I think we started to trust each other more, and then that turned into a little bit of offense.”

Kraken coach Dan Bylsma emphasized Eyssimont’s competitive nature, which fits into the team’s new focus on developing younger, hard-working players.

“Fiery and competitive are two descriptors that are about him and his game,” Bylsma said. “That’s what we’re looking for in a player.”

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What’s at Stake?

For Philadelphia, the goal is to snap out of its funk and stay within reach of the playoff picture, despite losing a key veteran in Laughton.

For Seattle, it’s about evaluating the roster after several deadline moves, giving new acquisitions and young players a chance to step up.

With both teams adjusting to major changes, expect a hard-fought, gritty game in Philadelphia as the Flyers and Kraken look to turn the page after a whirlwind trade deadline.