Seattle Kraken v Washington Capitals: what the numbers say
Seattle Kraken meet Washington Capitals at Climate Pledge Arena, Friday 1:30pm (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 6 of the 11 meetings with Seattle Kraken since 2021.
The big picture
Seattle Kraken come in 20th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Washington Capitals are the side higher up the table.
Seattle Kraken are 9–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 3.5 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Seattle Kraken have won three of their last five and most recently beat Calgary Flames 2–1.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Head to head
These sides have met 11 times on our records since 2021: Seattle Kraken 5, Washington Capitals 6.
Last time out (2026-27), Seattle Kraken won 5–3 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Seattle Kraken by 4 goals in 2025-26 (5–1).
Players to watch
For Seattle Kraken, watch Frederick Gaudreau (7 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Mackie Samoskevich (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle Kraken have won 10 of their last 20 at Climate Pledge Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
