The regular NHL champion has started, in one of the most modest matches of the game day, we are waiting for a meeting between Columbus and Seattle. The game of these teams will take place on October 17 at 02:00 Moscow time. Our portal offers you its forecast for the outcome of this meeting.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Jackets completely failed last season and failed to make the playoffs. They lost their main star, having made an exchange, having received in return, albeit a young, but very promising Boquist. Also, several experienced hockey players have strengthened the team. Columbus needs time to play and grow young people, but already in the opening game of the championship, the team managed to beat Arizona at home with a big score.
"Seattle Kraken"
Seattle chose a smooth and progressive development option. The team was strengthened by several impressive surnames, among which Grubauer and Giordano stand out, whose transition shocked all fans of the league. In general, a strong squad was picked up by the "Kraken", which was also shown by the opening games of the championship, where they managed to give Vegas a fight, despite the defeat, after which Nashville was also beaten on the road with a score of 2:4.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Seattle - Gurd (shoulder injury), Jarnkrock (illness), Johansson (upper body injury).
Statistics and figures
- The teams have never met in the NHL.
- Seattle has lost only twice in their last five meetings.
- Columbus has won three times in its last five meetings
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this game, because both teams have been looking rather uncertain lately. "Seattle" only plays the composition and only builds its own model of the game. Columbus has also undergone major changes in the offseason and will rebuild the game. Both teams have problems in defense, so I suggest choosing a total greater than 5.5.