Wed Apr 16 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Kings Prioritize Health Over Victory in Season Finale Against Kraken
**Seattle, WA** – The Los Angeles Kings will face the Seattle Kraken tonight in a game with vastly different stakes for each team. While the Kings are focused solely on remaining healthy for their upcoming first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, the Kraken will be looking to end their season on a high note.
The game is largely considered meaningless for Los Angeles, who are already locked into their playoff matchup. As such, the Kings are expected to rest key players and give starting goaltender David Rittich a break, potentially opting for a less taxing approach. Rittich’s recent performance has been subpar, with a .897 save percentage and a 3.10 goals-against average since March 1st.
Conversely, the Kraken, out of playoff contention, are playing for pride. They’ve shown decent form recently, posting a near .500 record since March 1st and averaging 3.19 goals per game. Their home record is also respectable. Seattle’s goaltender, Joey Daccord, is expected to start and has performed well in his last ten games.
Sports analyst Jonny Lazarus favors the Kraken for the upset, citing the Kings’ lack of motivation and the Kraken’s recent strong play, particularly at home. His prediction includes a Kraken moneyline victory, along with over/under bets on Andre Burakovsky and Matty Beniers. The Kraken have a slight edge in head-to-head matchups this season, having won two out of three games against the Kings. However, Lazarus stresses the importance of checking local laws regarding online sports betting.
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