NHL · February 26, 2026
Seattle Kraken @ St. Louis Blues
Free LineCrush game report for Seattle Kraken @ St. Louis Blues on February 26, 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
Holloway's Return Brings Fresh Depth to Struggling Blues
Dylan Holloway's activation from injured reserve provides St. Louis with a skill boost after missing 23 of the past 24 games with a high-ankle sprain. The 24-year-old showed flashes of his breakout form last season (26 goals in 77 games) before injuries derailed his campaign, and his return to the lineup offers hope for a Blues offense that desperately needs production as they sit 31st overall with a 20-28-9 record.
Kraken Looking to Rebound After Disappointing Dallas Loss
Seattle enters as the stronger team on paper with a 27-21-9 record and playoff positioning, but they'll be looking to shake off a 4-1 loss to Dallas on Wednesday. The Kraken did not hold a morning skate, and health concerns around Ryan Lindgren (upper-body injury) could impact their defensive depth against a desperate Blues team at home.
Blues' Defensive Vulnerabilities Against Potent Kraken Attack
St. Louis is without Robert Thomas (who took a temporary leave for personal reasons) and dealing with Oskar Sundqvist's upper-body injury, leaving their depth at center depleted. The Kraken's offensive weapons—including Jordan Eberle and a healthy supporting cast—will have opportunities to exploit a Blues team that has been inconsistent defensively throughout their disappointing season.
Goaltending Matchup: Momentum vs. Experience
Joel Hofer gets the start for St. Louis while Philipp Grubauer could start for Seattle after Joey Daccord made 28 saves in the Dallas game. This represents an experience gap that could favor Seattle, though the Kraken will need solid puck support given their sluggish showing Wednesday night.
Home Ice Advantage for a Team in Desperation Mode
With the trade deadline approaching next Friday (March 5), the Blues are entering crucial games where they could showcase players to the market or make roster moves. Playing at Enterprise Center at home provides an opportunity to build momentum and potentially improve their leverage ahead of the deadline, despite being heavy underdogs in the standings.
Pick Ideas
Kraken Moneyline
Seattle's 27-21-9 record significantly outpaces St. Louis's 20-28-9 mark, and the Kraken are a playoff team visiting a last-place Blues squad. This represents strong value given the disparity in team quality.
Over on Total Goals
Both teams have offensive depth and the Blues' defensive vulnerabilities combined with Seattle's potent attack could lead to a higher-scoring game, particularly with Holloway's return adding fresh offensive weapons for St. Louis.
Kraken -1.5 Spread
Given Seattle's significant advantage in standings position and recent performance despite the Dallas loss, covering a 1.5-goal spread at a rebuilding Blues team presents value for those seeking slightly better odds than the moneyline.
Jordan Eberle Over Goals + Assists
Eberle is a key offensive contributor for the Kraken and will face a Blues team with depth concerns at forward. His consistent production makes him a solid prop play in a matchup where Seattle figures to have offensive advantages.