The Seattle Kraken will visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, in a Western Conference clash that could have implications for Seattle’s playoff hopes and position in the standings. The Kraken enter this game in fourth place in the Pacific Division, but could move into third with a voctory, while the Blues have struggled for consistency this season and will try to get a victory at home. Before the puck drops in Missouri, keep reading to get my Kraken vs Blues prediction.
Our Kraken vs Blues Pick
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Confidence: 3 out of 5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Seattle Kraken vs St. Louis Blues
- Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern
- Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
Recent Form
The Kraken come into this game with stronger recent results, winning three of their last five outings and showcasing a more reliable approach on both ends of the ice. Seattle did lose its return after the Olympic break against the Dallas Stars last night and will try to bounce back here. The Blues have dropped four of their last five games and will try to start strong out of their Olympic break.
Goaltending
Goaltending could be a deciding factor in this one. Seattle’s netminders have posted stronger numbers on save percentage and goals against, which has helped keep the Kraken competitive even in tight games. They could go with Joey Daccord in this contest as Philipp Grubauer works his way back from Olympic competition. St. Louis’s goaltending has been less reliable overall, with Jordan Binnington struggling mightily this season. We should see Joel Hofer in net with that in mind.
Key Skaters
- Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken offensively with 20 goals and consistent point production, anchoring Seattle’s attack.
- Vince Dunn chips in with assists and secondary scoring, giving Seattle depth beyond its top line.
- Pavel Buchnevich and Jake Neighbours provide the Blues with offensive spark, though their supporting cast has struggled to show consistency.
- Robert Thomas is out for at least one more game for St. Louis, with a potential return date of February 28.
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Kraken defeated the Blues 4-3 in their first meeting of the season in November.
- St. Louis has given up five goals or more in three straight games coming out of the break.
- The Kraken are 13-12-4 on the road this season, while the Blues are 13-11-6 at home for the year.
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