Capitals vs. Kraken: Expert Picks, Odds, and Predictions for Jan. 27

The Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken are set to clash on January 27, 2026. The game will take place at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, starting at 10 p.m. ET. This matchup features two standout players: Alexander Ovechkin of the Capitals and Jordan Eberle of the Kraken.

Capitals vs. Kraken: Game Information

• Date: January 27, 2026
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Betting Odds for Capitals vs. Kraken

Expert Picks and Predictions

Experts lean towards the Kraken with a predicted point spread of +1.5 and expect the total to go over 5.5 goals. A likely score prediction is Capitals 3, Kraken 2.

Betting Insights

This season, the Capitals have seen 30 of their games surpass the 5.5-goal mark. The Kraken have reached this total in 24 of their games. Together, these teams average six goals per game, which exceeds the current game’s total.

Team Performance Overview

Washington Capitals

• Sits 9th in league goals scored with 170 total (3.2 per game).
• Allowed 154 goals, ranking 11th defensively (2.9 per game).
• Power-play goals: 26 on 155 chances (24th in conversion rate at 16.77%).
• One shorthanded goal ranked 28th in the league.

Seattle Kraken

• Ranked 25th in goals scored with 142 total (2.8 per game).
• Defensively, ranked 9th with 150 goals allowed (2.9 per game).
• Power-play goals: 32 on 147 chances (14th in conversion rate at 21.77%).
• One shorthanded goal on the season.

Key Player Stats

Capitals Leading Players

• Tom Wilson: 44 games, 22 goals, 24 assists
• Alexander Ovechkin: 53 games, 21 goals, 23 assists
• John Carlson: 49 games, 9 goals, 34 assists

Kraken Leading Players

• Jordan Eberle: 49 games, 18 goals, 16 assists
• Matthew Beniers: 51 games, 12 goals, 22 assists
• Vince Dunn: 50 games, 7 goals, 24 assists

Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for updates and analysis as this exciting matchup approaches.