Vegas at Seattle

Las Vegas is averaging 4.2 goals a game since replacing coach Bruce Cassidy with John Tortorella four games ago. Now the Golden Knights get to face Seattle, whose defense has fallen apart. The Kraken are surrendering an average of 4.4 goals a game during their last 11 games. Seattle has allowed at least three goals in each of these past 11 games. The Kraken have the second-worst penalty kill unit in the NHL. Seattle has tried to compensate for its defensive deficiencies by opening up its offense. The Kraken nearly scored a third goal against the Wild - the fourth-ranked defensive team - in their last game two days ago, but the goal was overturned on a challenge for goaltender interference. The Kraken is dropping down in defensive class after facing the Wild and Jets in their last two games. Seattle should be confident against the Golden Knights, having gone 2-0 against them this season. Take the OVER.