This Kraken vs Oilers prediction arrives at a game where neither goaltending situation is settled. Edmonton leads the Pacific Division at 1-0-1, yet it has already allowed 13 goals in two nights. Seattle comes in 1-0-0 after a 6-1 win in Calgary. The Oilers are priced at -220 on the moneyline, with the total at 6.5. Below we work through the nets, the lineups, the schedule spot and the price, then get to the plays.
Last Updated: October 3, 2026
Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers — Game Info
| Where | Rogers Place, Edmonton Alberta |
| When | October 3 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | NHL Network, Sportsnet West, KONG |
Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
Start in the nets, because that is where this game is priced. Edmonton has used two goaltenders in two games and neither held up. Tristan Jarry made 17 saves on 23 shots in the opener. Devon Levi then made 15 saves on 22 shots two nights later. That is a .711 team save percentage through two games. Daily Faceoff and the league’s own game preview both project Levi again here, though nothing is confirmed. Frederik Andersen is out long term, so the tandem has no third option behind it.
Seattle’s situation is better, but it is not settled either. Joey Daccord allowed a single goal in Calgary and Daily Faceoff lists him again. The league preview instead assumes Philipp Grubauer, who stopped 47 of 51 shots across two preseason appearances. Either answer leaves Seattle with the steadier goaltending tonight. In hockey that matters more than two games of standings do.
Neither offense is the problem. Edmonton scored nine goals on 20 shots in Vancouver, with Connor McDavid posting five points and Leon Draisaitl scoring twice on the power play. Edmonton has four power play goals in two games. Seattle answered with six different scorers in Calgary and went 1-for-5 on the man advantage. Vince Dunn had three points and Jared McCann added three assists. We covered that game in our preview of Seattle’s opener.
Availability tilts toward Seattle. Zach Hyman is out roughly two weeks with an upper-body injury, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was placed on injured reserve. Both teams last played Thursday, so neither is on a back-to-back, and Seattle’s trip in from Calgary is a short one. History pushes back, however. Edmonton won three of four meetings last season and outscored Seattle 18-7 in the series.
Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | +1.5 (-140) | +180 | O 6.5 (-112) |
| Oilers | -1.5 (+120) | -220 | U 6.5 (-108) |
Odds accurate as of October 3, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Kraken vs. Oilers Prediction — Why Edmonton’s .711 Save Percentage Is the Story
Three games have involved these two teams this season, and all three cleared six and a half goals. Edmonton lost 6-5 in overtime, then won 9-7. Seattle’s 6-1 win in Calgary produced seven. That is a tiny sample, so treat it as a question rather than an answer. The question points somewhere real, though. Edmonton has conceded 13 goals on 45 shots, and goaltending that leaky rarely corrects itself in 48 hours.
Shot volume is the honest counterweight. Edmonton scored nine on only 20 shots, which is a conversion rate nobody sustains. Vancouver scored seven on 22. Those games were less high-event than wildly efficient at both ends. The structural problem survives that caveat. Edmonton’s defensive shape collapsed in the third period in Vancouver, when the Canucks scored four straight goals.
Two mechanics in hockey scoring favor this side. The full-game number includes overtime and the shootout, so a game level after 60 minutes is guaranteed to add at least one more goal. A regulation-time prop on whether this game reaches overtime is priced at +305, which implies 24.7%. Empty-net goals add the second layer, because a trailing team pulls its goaltender and a one-goal game routinely becomes a two-goal game. The market has leaned the same way. The Over opened at -103 and now sits at -112, while the Under drifted from -117 to -108.
The case against is Seattle’s net. Daccord and Grubauer are both capable of a 30-save night, and Seattle gave up one goal in its opener. If Edmonton’s starter settles in and the special teams go quiet, 6.5 is a live number. The -112 price asks for 52.8%, so there is no cushion here. The read also leans on an Edmonton starter who is projected rather than confirmed.
The Pick: Over 6.5 (-112)
Kraken vs. Oilers Prediction — What Does Edmonton Look Like Without Hyman and Nugent-Hopkins?
Edmonton at -220 implies a 68.8% win probability. That is a steep ask for a team missing two top-nine forwards and rotating unproven goaltending. Hyman supplies net-front offense that nobody else on this roster replicates. Nugent-Hopkins absorbs defensive-zone starts and penalty-kill minutes. Losing both thins the middle six and the special teams at the same time.
Seattle at +180 needs only 35.7% to break even. A road team with the steadier goaltender, a healthy top six and two days of rest clears that bar more often than this price suggests. Seattle’s young line of Shane Wright, Berkly Catton and Ryan Winterton also earned heavy minutes in Calgary. Depth scoring is exactly what travels on a short road trip.
Two things cut against it. Edmonton won three of four against Seattle last season by an 18-7 margin, and McDavid and Draisaitl can decide a game inside two shifts. The market disagrees as well. The Oilers opened at -205 and are now -220, which is movement away from this side. The consolation is that Seattle’s number improved from +173 to +180, so the price available now is better than the opening one. Note also that this pick and the total both rest on Edmonton’s goaltending, so they are not independent reads. For more from this week, see Friday’s NHL card.
The Pick: Kraken Moneyline (+180)
Our Final Word on Kraken vs. Oilers
The largest variable in this game will not be settled until the afternoon. Edmonton’s starter is projected rather than confirmed, and Seattle’s is in genuine dispute between two reliable sources. If Edmonton names a different goaltender, or if Seattle hands Grubauer the start, both reads deserve another look before puck drop.
The puck line was the other candidate worth weighing. Seattle +1.5 at -140 needs 58.3% to break even, and that is a poor fit for a game this likely to produce an empty-net goal. The moneyline expresses the same read without paying for the margin. Over 6.5 at -112 is the stronger play, because Edmonton has allowed 13 goals on 45 shots this week. The Kraken moneyline at +180 is the lean, since -220 asks Edmonton to win 68.8% of the time while missing Hyman and Nugent-Hopkins.
NHL Kraken vs. Oilers FAQ: October 3, 2026
What time does the Kraken vs. Oilers game start?
Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET, which is 4:00 PM local time in Edmonton. That is an early Saturday start by Western Conference standards. Both teams last played on Thursday, so each side arrives with two full days of rest and no travel beyond a short hop within Alberta.
What channel is the Kraken vs. Oilers game on?
NHL Network carries the game nationally in the United States. In Canada the broadcast is on Sportsnet West, and viewers in the Seattle market can find it on KONG. Coverage differs by region, so the channel you need depends on where you are watching from.
How can I stream the Kraken vs. Oilers game?
Prime Video carries the game for viewers inside the Seattle market, which is where the Kraken’s in-market streaming rights sit. Outside that market, access runs through whichever service carries NHL Network or Sportsnet West in your area. Regional rules apply either way.
Where are the Kraken and Oilers playing?
Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta hosts this game, so Edmonton has the home end of the sheet. The building has been the Oilers’ home since 2016 and is fully enclosed. Seattle travels in from Calgary, where it opened the season with a 6-1 win on Thursday.
Where do the Kraken and Oilers stand in the standings?
Edmonton leads the Pacific Division with three points from a 1-0-1 start. Seattle sits second at 1-0-0 with two points after beating Calgary. Only a handful of games have been played across the division, so the order will shift quickly over the next two weeks.
Is Zach Hyman playing tonight?
No. Hyman is out with an upper-body injury and is expected to miss roughly two weeks, which rules him out here. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is also unavailable after being placed on injured reserve. Both absences thin Edmonton’s forward group behind Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.