Seattle Kraken vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction and Picks - October 14, 2025

Tuesday evening on the NHL ice, and we have a Seattle Kraken vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction ready to rock and roll. Seattle comes in at 2-0 on the year, and they are off a 2-1 OT win over Vegas at home. Montreal is now 2-1 on the year after winning 3-2 in Chicago on Saturday. Read on to see our Kraken vs Canadiens prediction.

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Seattle Off To A Perfect Start

Seattle enters this one undefeated after a gritty 2–1 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights. Jared McCann buried the game-winner with under five seconds left in OT, marking his second goal in as many games and his 400th career point. Matty Beniers also scored on the power play, and Joey Daccord turned away 21 of 22 shots to preserve the win. The Kraken have now allowed just two goals through two games and boast a league-best .968 save percentage.

Offensively, Seattle has been efficient but not explosive—just five goals on 53 shots for a 9.4% shooting rate. Their power play is converting at 20%, and they’ve allowed only one goal on four penalty kills. Defensively, Brandon Montour and Ryan Lindgren have anchored a blue line that’s kept high-danger chances to a minimum. Vince Dunn has looked confident, and the team’s tight-checking forwards have helped limit zone time against.

This will be Seattle’s first road test of the season, and they’ll need to weather an emotional Montreal home opener. The Kraken won 8–2 in their last visit to Bell Centre, but this year’s Canadiens squad is deeper and faster. If Daccord starts again, Seattle will lean on its structure and transition game to counter Montreal’s aggressive forecheck. Expect a disciplined, low-event approach from the Kraken as they look to extend their perfect start.

Montreal Looks For 3rd Win In A Row

Montreal returns home after a successful road swing, capped by a 3–2 win over Chicago. Kaiden Guhle scored the game-winner with 15 seconds left, while Cole Caufield and Zach Bolduc each added a goal and an assist. Nick Suzuki recorded three assists, and Sam Montembeault made 20 saves. The Canadiens have now scored 10 goals through three games and are converting at a 20% clip on the power play, with three goals on 15 chances.

Montreal’s young core is clicking early. Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky, and Bolduc have combined for seven goals, and Lane Hutson—fresh off an eight-year extension—continues to drive offense from the blue line. The Canadiens have taken 76 shots and allowed 80, with a team save percentage of .900 and a penalty kill operating at 80%. Their ability to draw penalties and capitalize on special teams has been a key factor in their early success.

Tuesday’s game marks Montreal’s home opener and includes a tribute to Hall of Fame goalie Ken Dryden, who passed away last month. Expect a charged atmosphere and a fast start from the Canadiens, who will look to overwhelm Seattle early. If Montembeault holds steady and the top six continues to produce, Montreal has the edge in energy and scoring depth. This one could hinge on which team controls tempo and wins the special teams battle.

Seattle Kraken vs Montreal Canadiens Pick

Kraken vs Canadiens Moneyline Pick

• Montreal -160 (5 Units)

Montreal is in a strong position for their home opener, riding momentum from a 3–2 road win over Chicago and backed by a top-six that’s clicking early. Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Zach Bolduc have combined for seven goals through three games, and the Canadiens are converting at a 20% clip on the power play. With Lane Hutson driving offense from the blue line and Sam Montembeault expected to start in net, Montreal has the scoring depth and defensive structure to control tempo against a Seattle team that prefers low-event hockey.

Seattle’s been stingy defensively, but they’ve scored just five goals in two games and now face a Canadiens squad that’s faster, deeper, and energized by a tribute night for Ken Dryden. Montreal’s ability to draw penalties and capitalize on special teams could be the difference, especially if the Kraken struggle to match pace early. With the Bell Centre crowd behind them and their young core surging, Montreal has the edge in energy, puck possession, and finishing ability—making them a solid play to win outright.

Kraken vs Canadiens Over/Under Pick

• Over 5.5 (4 Units)

Over 5.5 is a strong lean with Montreal’s top six clicking early and Seattle showing signs of offensive balance despite modest shot volume. The Canadiens have scored 10 goals in three games and are converting on the power play, while Seattle’s transition game and depth scoring can exploit Montreal’s aggressive forecheck. With both teams playing fast and featuring young, skilled forwards, this matchup sets up for high shot totals and multiple scoring bursts—especially if either goalie falters under pressure in a charged Bell Centre atmosphere.