Kraken vs Canucks

2022 - 12 - 23

Canucks 6, Kraken 5: (SO): Elias Pettersson had the best spirit of ... (The Province)

Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates after scoring a goal as Jordan Eberle of the Seattle Kraken looks on during ...

“He’s one of the best players in the league and his impact showed right away,” said Martin. Ten seconds later, Sprong got into position to deflect an Adam Larsson point shot and it changed directions to beat Martin glove side. Martin couldn’t be faulted on the second goal. It just looked like a bad goal by a goalie who probably wasn’t expecting the shot or its direction. McCann was just trying to get the puck on net when he sent a wrist from just outside the blue line toward Martin. That said, it didn’t take long for mind and body to connect first period. He took on Brandon Tanev and scored the decision. But, then again, they didn’t quit and there’s something to be said for that. Pettersson then collected his third asisist by setting up Brock Boeser for the power play redirect but it wasn’t enough. You need the reps on the ice and you lose the conditioning easily. We’ve got to get better in that aspect.” Not bad for a guy who missed two games and was absent for six days on the ice with the flu virus.

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NHL Odds, Preview, Prediction: Kraken vs. Canucks (December 22) (The Action Network)

Nicholas Martin breaks down Thursday's NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks Seattle Kraken and V, including odds and a betting pick.

The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Offensively, the Canucks have generated just 2.97 xGF/60 over the last month of play, which is the 26th-worst mark in the league. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. Ownership remains reluctant to commit to a full rebuild despite the fact that the roster on hand is not going anywhere. Philipp Grubauer projects to start in this matchup, but further confirmation of that should come after the morning skate. Martin owns a -7.4 GSAx rating and .885 save percentage in 17 appearances. Action Network makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event. It doesn’t appear likely to manage league-average form anytime soon. Many may not recognize a ton of names from Seattle’s roster, but the Kraken are one of the more well-rounded teams in the league top to bottom — particularly on nights in which the goaltending holds up. Some may believe the greater problem is the forward corps, but strong play that drives defenders is a gigantic part of generating offense and controlling play in the current NHL, and the Canucks are lacking in that department. Spencer Martin will likely start in goal for Vancouver, but he has fallen into a poor run of form after a surprisingly strong start to the season. Get up-to-the-minute [NHL Odds](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nhl/odds)here.

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How to Watch Vancouver Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken: Free Live ... (Sports Illustrated)

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Seattle Kraken on December ...

- The Canucks have scored 28 power-play goals (eighth in NHL in power-play percentage), and the Kraken have conceded 31 while short-handed (30th in penalty-kill percentage). - Bo Horvat is one of the top contributors for Vancouver with 31 total points (1.0 per game), with 22 goals and nine assists in 31 games. - On the power play, the Kraken have scored 21 goals (on 21.0% of opportunities, 20th in NHL), and short-handed the Canucks have conceded 31 (killing off 67.0% of penalties, 32nd in league). - The Kraken are sixth in the league in goals scored per game (3.5), and the Canucks are 30th in goals allowed (3.9). - The Canucks score 3.3 goals per game (10th in NHL), and the Kraken are conceding 3.2 (17th). - Vancouver is 24th in the league in goal differential, at -19 (-0.6 per game).

NHL Predictions: Dec 22 with Kraken Vs Canucks (Last Word on Baseball)

We're back with another edition of our NHL Predictions, where we break down and cover games that we consider to be must watch TV.

Although the Canucks had an awful start to the year, they have been close to .500 as of late. Although these teams have had two totally opposite stories to start off the year, they have been pretty similar as of late. Although the Flames got the win last outing, they have been pretty close in general over the past few weeks. The Sharks goal differential has been atrocious, which currently is a -24. Meanwhile the Sharks have lost their last three. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV.

Kraken vs. Canucks - NHL Game Recap - 23 December 2022 | ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Elias Pettersson tops off a fantastic five-point night with the winning shootout goal as the Canucks win 6-5 vs. the Kraken. By ...

[Andrei Kuzmenko](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5077308/andrei-kuzmenko) had a goal and two assists for Vancouver, [Lane Pederson](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4063496/lane-pederson) scored his first goal in his third NHL game and added an assist, and [Brock Boeser](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3899979/brock-boeser) also connected. Bjorkstrand and Sprong struck 10 seconds apart in the second to give Seattle a 3-1 lead. [Jordan Eberle](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5032/jordan-eberle) was called for holding, but couldn’t score. - Referees: [Daniel Sprong](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3904181/daniel-sprong) scored twice for Seattle, and [Jared McCann](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114777/jared-mccann), [Oliver Bjorkstrand](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3042095/oliver-bjorkstrand) and [Alex Wennberg](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3042017/alex-wennberg) also had goals. I don’t think you guys realize how much of an anomaly that is, being off six days and then playing that great.