NHL: Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken odds, picks, and predictions

The Colorado Avalanche (55-15-6) take on the expansion of Seattle Kraken (25-44-6) at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. The puck will drop at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). In a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday, the Avs' nine-game winning streak came to an end. We hope you were able to cash in on the +170. The Avs got off to a sluggish start and were unable to recover this time. That should pique their interest in this one.

Seattle has won two straight games, including a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday. The Kraken has won five of their previous ten games while reducing the number of shots on goal. On Monday, Ottawa faced only 14 players.

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken projected goalies

Philipp Grubauer (15-3-1, 2.49 GAA,.919 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Pavel Francouz (15-3-1, 2.49 GAA,.919 SV%, 2 SO) (17-29-5, 3.11 GAA, .891 SV percent , 2 SO). Darcy Kuemper might get the start, but Francouz should use this opportunity to rest him, as Kuemper has been struggling. Francouz was in goal for the Kraken's 4-3 triumph in January. He's on a six-game winning streak, but four of those games have seen him surrender at least three goals.

In April, the 30-year-old German appeared to be in good shape. This month, he's 2-2 with a 2.23 GAA,.916 SV%, and a shutout of the Chicago Blackhawks. As previously stated, the Kraken has a limited number of shots on the net. Since March 16, Grubauer hasn't faced 30 shots. However, he has a poor record versus Colorado this season, allowing 7 goals on 52 shots in one start and one relief appearance.

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction: Avalanche 4, Kraken 2