Seattle Kraken vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions for Thursday February 26 2026
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The Seattle Kraken travel to Enterprise Center on Thursday, February 26, 2026, to take on the St. Louis Blues. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. This Western Conference matchup features a Seattle team pushing for postseason positioning and a St. Louis squad looking to climb back into relevance. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for the full slate of action.
Kraken Riding Momentum Into St. Louis
Seattle enters this contest at 27-20-9 overall and 13-11-4 on the road. The Kraken have been playing strong hockey lately, recently winning over Los Angeles 4-2, Vegas 3-2, Toronto 5-2, and Washington 5-1, with their only recent loss coming against Anaheim 4-2. Four wins in their last five games show a team finding rhythm at both ends of the ice.
On the season, Seattle is averaging 2.88 goals per game while allowing 2.88 goals against per contest. They generate 25.4 shots per game but allow 29.2, indicating they rely heavily on efficiency rather than volume. Their power play has been productive with 37 goals at a 23.0% success rate. However, the penalty kill has struggled at 71.5%, having allowed 45 power play goals.
What stands out about the Kraken during this recent stretch is their offensive balance. They have scored at least four goals in three of their last five games. If they can stay disciplined and avoid penalty trouble, their efficient power play could tilt the matchup in their favor.
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Blues Searching for Answers
St. Louis comes into this matchup at 20-28-9 overall and 13-11-6 at home. The Blues have struggled recently, losing to Dallas 5-4, Nashville 6-5, and Columbus 5-3, though they did secure a 5-4 win over Florida before falling again to Dallas 4-3. That 1-4 stretch highlights ongoing defensive concerns.
The Blues are averaging 2.56 goals per game while allowing 3.51 goals against per contest. They take 25.1 shots per game and surrender 27.7, showing difficulty in controlling puck possession. Their power play has produced 28 goals at a 17.8% rate, and their penalty kill sits at 73.1%. Like Seattle, they have not allowed a short-handed goal this season.
Defensive structure has been the primary issue for St. Louis. Allowing more than three and a half goals per game puts pressure on their offense to keep pace. At home, they have been more competitive, but limiting breakdowns will be essential against a Kraken team coming in with confidence.
Seattle Kraken vs St. Louis Blues Pick
Kraken vs Blues Pick
- Pick: Seattle Kraken Moneyline
Seattle’s recent momentum and more consistent defensive play give them the edge in this matchup. With four wins in their last five games and a more efficient power play, the Kraken appear to be the more reliable side.
Kraken vs Blues Total Pick
- Pick: Over 6 Goals
I’m leaning toward the over in this contest. St. Louis has been involved in several high-scoring games recently, allowing at least four goals in four of their last five. Seattle’s recent offensive surge combined with the Blues’ defensive struggles suggests this game could open up quickly.
Final Score Prediction: Kraken 4, Blues 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Wednesday.
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