Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round will see the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken meet on Thursday, May 4, beginning at 9:30 PM ET on TNT, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Kraken are ahead in the series 1-0. The Kraken are underdogs (+178) against the Stars (-217).
Stars vs. Kraken Odds
Favorite: Stars (-217)
Underdog: Kraken (+178)
Over/under: 5.5
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When is Stars vs. Kraken and when does it start?
This matchup between the Stars and Kraken will go down on Thursday, May 4, 2023. You can expect the puck drop at 9:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Stars vs. Kraken
The Stars and Kraken will lace up the skates at American Airlines Center for this matchup on May 4, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS.
Who Will Win Stars vs. Kraken?
Stars and Kraken Betting Trends
Dallas and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 44 of 89 games this season.
Seattle has played 52 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.
The teams combine to score seven goals per game, 1.5 more than this match’s total.
These teams allow a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this match’s total.
The Stars have won 40 of their 66 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (60.6%).
The Kraken have been made an underdog 50 times this season, and won 23, or 46.0%, of those games.
Stars Stats & Insights
The Stars net the seventh-most goals in the league, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 281 this season.
The Stars are ranked third in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having given up 215 total goals (2.6 per game).
With a +66 goal differential, they’re ranked fourth-best in the league.
The Stars connect on 10.7% of their shots, ranking seventh in the NHL.
The Stars average 20.1 hits and 14 blocked shots per game.
In the past 10 contests, the Stars have earned 75.0% of the possible points with a 7-1-2 record.
They are scoring at a 3.7 goals-per-game average (37 total) over that stretch.
Defensively, the Stars have allowed 21 goals (2.1 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Kraken Stats & Insights
The Kraken’s 289 total goals (3.5 per game) are the fourth-most in the league.
The Kraken have given up 3.1 goals per game, 252 total, which ranks 14th among league teams.
They have a +37 goal differential, which is 10th-best in the league.
The 11.6% shooting percentage the Kraken have compiled ranks second in the league.
The Kraken have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 22 hits and 13.7 blocked shots per game.
Over the last 10 games, the Kraken are 5-5-0 (75.0% of possible points).
They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) over that time.
Over on the defensive side, the Kraken have allowed 2.7 goals per game (27 total) over those 10 matchups.
Stars Key Players to Watch
Jason Robertson has been a top contributor on Dallas this season, with 109 points in 82 games.
Jamie Benn has 78 points (one per game), scoring 33 goals and adding 45 assists.
Jake Oettinger (37-11-11) has a 2.4 goals against average and a .919 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Kraken Key Players to Watch
Seattle’s Jared McCann has totaled 30 assists and 40 goals in 79 games, good for 70 points.
Seattle’s Vince Dunn has racked up 64 total points (0.8 per game), with 14 goals and 50 assists.
Martin Jones has a 27-13-3 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (44th in the league). In 48 games, he has 1014 saves, and has given up 131 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Stars vs. Kraken Injuries
Stars: None
Kraken: Andre Burakovsky: Out (Lower Body), Joonas Donskoi: Out (Upper Body), Jared McCann: Doubtful (Undisclosed), John Hayden: Out (Lower Body)
Stars vs. Kraken Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Stars (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Stars 4 – Kraken 2
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