The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Seattle Kraken on March 17, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, with the Lightning boasting a record of 40-21-4 compared to the Kraken’s 31-26-9. Historically, the Lightning have dominated this matchup, leading the all-time series 7-1 and having won both games in the 2024-25 season series.
The Lightning’s impressive goal differential of +49 ranks third in the league, highlighting their offensive prowess. Star player Nikita Kucherov has accumulated 106 points this season, making him the league’s third-highest scorer. In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a .914 save percentage, tied for the second best in the league, and has recorded 30 wins this season.
In contrast, the Kraken have struggled recently, scoring only 29 goals in their last ten games and holding a 4-6-0 record during that stretch. They scored 6 goals in their last game against the Panthers, but their overall performance has been inconsistent, often ‘playing down’ to weaker opponents while ‘playing up’ to stronger teams.
Vasilevskiy allowed 2 goals in his last game, maintaining a goals against average of 3.00. The Lightning have scored at least three goals in 34 games this season, earning 68 points, while the Kraken have managed to do so in 39 games, earning 61 points.
Notably, the Kraken have yet to secure a victory against the Lightning at Climate Pledge Arena, holding a lifetime record of 1-6-1 against them. This matchup presents an opportunity for the Kraken to break that streak, but they will need to overcome their recent challenges.
As the game approaches, observers will be watching closely to see if the Kraken can finally claim a win against the Lightning on their home ice, or if the Lightning will continue their dominance in this series.
