The Kraken are 2-9-0 in their past 11 games, putting up the league’s second worst penalty kill percentage, while the Ducks have simultaneously had their second worst power play.

Werenski had to be helped off the ice in Anaheim after blocking a late shot in another painful loss for Columbus.

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano was fined $5,000 by the NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct for his actions against Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars in a game Friday night.

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data to project likely outcomes.

The NHL announced discipline for Frank Vatrano after Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars. The league fined Vatrano $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. That amount is the maximum allowed under the CBA. The fine came from an incident involving Dallas forward Jason Robertson. The altercation took place at 5:01 in the third period.

The Dallas Stars (23-7-5) visit the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-2) Friday at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The opening puck drop in the second Stars-Ducks game this season will be at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Stars vs. Ducks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data to project likely outcomes.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 on Friday night for their third straight win.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL game to be played on December 22, 2025 on ESPN.