Devils host the Kraken after Hughes’ 2-goal game

Seattle Kraken (13-13-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (17-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -256, Kraken +209; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Seattle Kraken after Jack Hughes scored two goals in the Devils’ 5-1 win against the New York Rangers.

New Jersey has a 6-5-2 record in home games and a 17-9-2 record overall. The Devils are fourth in the league serving 10.0 penalty minutes per game.

Seattle has a 13-13-1 record overall and a 6-7-0 record in road games. The Kraken have gone 12-2-1 in games they score three or more goals.

Friday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jesper Bratt has scored 12 goals with 23 assists for the Devils. Stefan Noesen has six goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Brandon Montour has seven goals and 11 assists for the Kraken. Ryker Evans has six assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 7-3-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.1 assists, 4.8 penalties and 12.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

Kraken: 5-5-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 5.1 assists, 1.8 penalties and 4.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Devils: None listed.

Kraken: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.