NHL · October 24, 2026 · 10:10 PM ET
Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken
Free LineCrush game report for Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken on October 24, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Minnesota’s road trip has started roughly
Minnesota has lost the first two games of its five-game road trip, including a 2-1 defeat in Calgary after allowing two power-play goals. The team report still points to offensive momentum, with Mats Zuccarello driving elite playmaking and depth-line leadership helping offset roster disruption.
SourceMinnesota’s availability remains a pressure point
Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno are listed on injured reserve, while Maxim Shabanov is day-to-day and was ruled out of the latest game. Minnesota’s team report emphasizes roster disruption but also describes strong internal chemistry and third-line stabilization from Vladimir Tarasenko, which could reduce the burden on the top six.
SourceSeattle’s late-game volatility meets a more structured identity
Seattle’s 5-3 win over Utah came after another blown multi-goal lead, marking the second consecutive game in which the Kraken surrendered such an advantage. LineCrush’s report adds that Lane Lambert is emphasizing 200-foot play and forecheck accountability, with Jordan Eberle’s leadership and Ryan Winterton’s returning speed offering stabilizing influences.
SourceThe projected goalie edge favors a closer game
Filip Gustavsson Wallstedt is expected to start for Minnesota and Philipp Grubauer is the lean for Seattle, although neither start is confirmed. Wallstedt’s projected 2.20 goals-against average and .915 save percentage compare favorably with Grubauer’s 2.76 and .907, respectively.
SourceSeattle’s blue line creates dependable volume
Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour carry major five-on-five and power-play responsibilities, while Montour has been logging roughly 24-minute workloads and generating more secondary assists. Dunn’s upper-body issue remains a ceiling on Seattle’s shooting and power-play upside, but the deployment still supports strong peripheral opportunities.
Minnesota has more than one offensive route
Zuccarello has recorded points in six of seven playoff games and is described as a league-leading assist producer, giving Minnesota a reliable top-six creator. Tarasenko’s vocal leadership on the third line and his chemistry with depth players give the Wild another route to pressure Seattle beyond their primary scorers.
Pick Ideas
Seattle team total over 2.5
Consider Seattle over 2.5 team goals, especially if the price reflects its 42 goals in 11 games. Winterton’s returning speed, Tolvanen’s stronger underlying chance profile, and Montour’s expected scoring regression support continued offensive upside, although Dunn’s health is a meaningful power-play variable.
Montour volume props
Consider Brandon Montour shots or assist-related props rather than relying solely on an anytime-goal market. His heavy 24-minute deployment, power-play role, rising secondary assists, and below-career shooting percentage create a team-specific volume and regression case against Minnesota.
Zuccarello point or assist
Consider Mats Zuccarello to record a point, with an assist angle particularly relevant given his league-leading assist production and points in six of seven playoff games. His playmaking is the clearest Minnesota-specific offensive edge, while Tarasenko-led depth chemistry can create additional space for the top line.
Minnesota moneyline at a better price
Consider Minnesota’s moneyline only if it improves from the best listed Wild price of -167. The road trip has opened with two losses and the lineup has availability concerns, but Zuccarello’s elite creation and the team’s depth-line leadership make Minnesota more competitive than a generic road-team profile suggests.
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