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Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning predictions, Mar 17, 2026

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On March 17, 2026, the Seattle Kraken will host the Tampa Bay Lightning in an intriguing NHL matchup at Climate Pledge Arena. Both teams come into this fixture with mixed recent forms; the Kraken have secured only 1 win from their last 5 outings, while the Lightning have managed 2 victories during the same stretch.

The Kraken’s recent struggles may impact their home advantage, as they aim to bolster their position in the Western Conference. Defensively, they will need to tighten their game, especially against a Lightning squad known for its offensive prowess and tactical discipline. Tampa Bay, sitting as the favored team with odds of 1.94, has showcased their capability to capitalize on opportunities and control the pace of play.

Our model’s analysis assigns a 29.6% chance of a home win for the Kraken, a 21.5% likelihood of a draw, and a 48.9% probability favoring an away victory for the Lightning. Given the fluctuating forms and tactical approaches, this matchup may hinge on key moments and execution in the final third. Fans can expect a hard-fought contest, but as always in hockey, no outcome is guaranteed.

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Seattle
30.1%		 Draw
21.7%		 Tampa Bay
48.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 15.5% Seattle Kraken: 0.18%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
3.19 4.46 2.03
3.18 4.37 1.94

Latest Results

14.03.26 Vancouver Canucks – Seattle Kraken – 2:5
12.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Colorado Avalanche – 1:5
10.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Nashville Predators – 2:4
07.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Ottawa Senators – 4:7
04.03.26 Seattle Kraken – St. Louis Blues – 2:3		 14.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4
12.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1
10.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:5
08.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Tampa Bay Lightning – 8:7
07.03.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:5

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 9 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 1.
  • Seattle has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Tampa Bay has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Seattle has had a series of home games.
  • Tampa Bay might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 13:33. (average 1.6:4.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Seattle won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 6:17. (average 1.5:4.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Seattle Kraken – 4:1
    14.12.24 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:5
    09.12.23 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:4 OT
    30.10.23 Tampa Bay Lightning – Seattle Kraken – 3:4 OT
    16.01.23 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 65 39 5 9 12 247:163 97
    2 Dallas Stars 66 33 9 10 14 232:178 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 67 25 13 12 17 224:192 88
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 67 23 8 14 22 220:209 76
    5 Anaheim Ducks 66 21 15 3 27 219:230 75
    6 Utah Mammoth 67 26 8 6 27 208:188 74
    7 Edmonton Oilers 67 24 8 9 26 235:231 73
    8 San Jose Sharks 64 20 12 6 26 200:222 70
    9 Seattle Kraken 65 24 6 9 26 185:197 69
    10 Los Angeles Kings 66 17 10 15 24 176:200 69
    11 Nashville Predators 65 22 7 9 27 194:222 67
    12 Winnipeg Jets 65 22 5 10 28 185:200 64
    13 St. Louis Blues 66 24 3 10 29 175:219 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 66 18 7 11 30 175:213 61
    15 Calgary Flames 66 22 4 7 33 165:207 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 66 13 7 8 38 171:246 48

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 66 31 11 6 18 234:192 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 67 34 7 6 20 235:200 88
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 65 31 9 4 21 231:182 84
    4 Montreal Canadiens 65 25 11 10 19 230:216 82
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 66 28 5 15 18 223:202 81
    6 New York Islanders 67 24 14 5 24 197:191 81
    7 Boston Bruins 66 27 10 6 23 219:207 80
    8 Detroit Red Wings 67 25 11 8 23 195:201 80
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 66 23 11 11 21 212:208 79
    10 Ottawa Senators 65 27 6 9 23 218:201 75
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 Florida Panthers 65 26 7 3 29 197:214 69
    14 New Jersey Devils 66 22 11 2 31 176:201 68
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 67 20 8 12 27 211:236 68
    16 New York Rangers 66 19 9 8 30 189:205 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.09%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.38 (15.5%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.82%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11 (7.57%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.5 (7.25%)

    6. Minnesota Wild: 13.5 (6.17%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.55%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 19 (4.39%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 35 (2.38%)

    11. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.03%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 46 (1.81%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.56%)

    14. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.82%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 138.5 (0.6%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 151 (0.55%)

    21. San Jose Sharks: 176 (0.47%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 301 (0.28%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.18%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 626 (0.13%)

    26. Philadelphia Flyers: 751 (0.11%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1751 (0.05%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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