St. Louis Blues vs Seattle Kraken Prediction | NHL 03.04.26
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026 4:11 AM
Wednesday, 04 Mar 2026
SEA -148
St. Louis Blues
W
L
W
L
L
22-29-9
VS
10:00 PM
Seattle Kraken
W
W
L
L
W
29-22-9
Game Winner
Seattle Kraken
Total Points
Under
6.5
Detailed Analysis
St. Louis Blues vs Seattle Kraken Game Analysis | 03.04.26 | NHL
This regular-season matchup on March 4, 2026, pits the St. Louis Blues (22-29-9) against the Seattle Kraken (29-22-9) at 10:00 PM in Climate Pledge Arena. This clash presents a narrative of a struggling Blues team looking to disrupt a more competitive Kraken squad.
St. Louis Blues Team Performance
The St. Louis Blues enter this contest with a challenging 22-29-9 record, indicating significant struggles throughout the season, particularly in consistency and defensive solidity. Their recent form has been inconsistent, often relying heavily on individual efforts rather than cohesive team play. A key weakness lies in their defensive structure, which has allowed opponents to capitalize frequently. Offensively, they possess flashes of brilliance, but often lack the sustained pressure needed to dictate games.
St. Louis Blues Key Players
- Points: Pavel Buchnevich (38)
- Goals: Pavel Buchnevich (14)
- Assists: Pavel Buchnevich (24)
Injury Report St. Louis Blues
- Colton Parayko (Out): Parayko (back) will remain sidelined for Wednesday’s game in Seattle, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Seattle Kraken Team Performance
The Seattle Kraken, with a more respectable 29-22-9 record, have established themselves as a formidable opponent, especially on home ice. Their performance this season suggests a balanced approach, with a capable offense and a generally reliable defense. Strengths include their ability to generate scoring chances and a disciplined defensive system that limits opposition opportunities. They exhibit strong puck possession and effective special teams play, making them a tough team to break down.
Seattle Kraken Key Players
- Points: Jordan Eberle (41)
- Goals: Jordan Eberle (22)
- Assists: Vince Dunn (26)
Injury Report Seattle Kraken
- Max McCormick (Out): McCormick will miss the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing hip surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
Prediction: St. Louis Blues vs Seattle Kraken
Considering the contrasting team records and current trajectories, the Seattle Kraken are the favored team in this matchup. Their stronger overall performance and home-ice advantage will likely prove decisive against a struggling Blues squad hampered by defensive issues and the absence of a key blueliner in Colton Parayko. The total goals prediction is under 5.5, as both teams, while capable of offense, have not demonstrated consistently high-scoring outputs this season, and the Kraken’s disciplined defense should help keep the scoreline tight.
Last 5 Games: STL
Form:
WLWLL
VS
@ Minnesota
W 3-1
PTS
22-29-9
GOL
Hofer
AST
Thomas
VS
vs New Jersey
L 3-1
PTS
21-29-9
GOL
Binnington
AST
Binnington
VS
vs Seattle
W 5-1
PTS
21-28-9
GOL
Hofer
AST
Holloway
VS
@ Dallas
L 5-4
PTS
20-28-9
GOL
Binnington
AST
Faulk
VS
@ Nashville
L 6-5
PTS
20-27-9
GOL
Hofer
AST
Buchnevich
| Opponent | Result | Points | Goles | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ Minnesota | W 3-1 | 22-29-9 | Hofer | Thomas |
| vs New Jersey | L 3-1 | 21-29-9 | Binnington | Binnington |
| vs Seattle | W 5-1 | 21-28-9 | Hofer | Holloway |
| @ Dallas | L 5-4 | 20-28-9 | Binnington | Faulk |
| @ Nashville | L 6-5 | 20-27-9 | Hofer | Buchnevich |
Last 5 Games: SEA
Form:
WWLLW
VS
vs Carolina
W 2-1
PTS
29-22-9
GOL
Daccord
AST
Daccord
VS
vs Vancouver
W 5-1
PTS
28-22-9
GOL
Daccord
AST
Stephenson
VS
@ St. Louis
L 5-1
PTS
27-22-9
GOL
Grubauer
AST
Wright
VS
@ Dallas
L 4-1
PTS
27-21-9
GOL
Daccord
AST
Evans
VS
@ Los Angeles
W 4-2
PTS
27-20-9
GOL
Daccord
AST
Wright
| Opponent | Result | Points | Goles | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Carolina | W 2-1 | 29-22-9 | Daccord | Daccord |
| vs Vancouver | W 5-1 | 28-22-9 | Daccord | Stephenson |
| @ St. Louis | L 5-1 | 27-22-9 | Grubauer | Wright |
| @ Dallas | L 4-1 | 27-21-9 | Daccord | Evans |
| @ Los Angeles | W 4-2 | 27-20-9 | Daccord | Wright |
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