NHL

Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators

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Seattle Kraken
26-33-4
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Nashville Predators
23-32-7

Filip Forsberg scores twice to help the Predators beat the Kraken 5-3

Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators: Game Highlights

Brady Skjei scored the first of the Predators' three second-period goals. Forsberg and Michael McCarron also scored in the period, with McCarron's wrap-around goal making it 4-1 with 9 seconds remaining.

Luke Evangelista also scored for Nashville.

Mikey Eyssimont, Adam Larsson and Jared McCann scored for Seattle.

Juuse Saros made 22 saves for the Predators. Joey Daccord had 29 saves for the Kraken.

Takeaways Kraken: They now are 4-5-1 over their last 10.

Predators: Forsberg now has 48 career multi-goal games, passing Kent Nilsson (47) for the fourth most by a Swedish-born player. Mats Sundin leads all Swedes with 81, followed by Daniel Alfredsson (64) and Markus Naslund (52).

Key moment Larsson scored just 32 seconds into the game for the Kraken. Forsberg tied it up in the first and then Nashville took control in the second.

Key stat Nashville won its second straight game for the first time since February. Those wins were wrapped around the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Up next Seattle continues a three-game road swing Saturday at Philadelphia while the Predators host Chicago.

Regular Season Series

SEA wins series 2-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 0:32 Adam Larsson Goal (5) Backhand, assists: Vince Dunn (18), Kaapo Kakko (26)
Goal 1st Period 7:15 Filip Forsberg Goal (23) Wrist Shot, assists: Colton Sissons (14)
Goal 2nd Period 3:33 Brady Skjei Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Steven Stamkos (19), Ryan O'Reilly (24)
Goal 2nd Period 5:48 Filip Forsberg Goal (24) Deflected, assists: Jonathan Marchessault (28), Marc Del Gaizo (5)
Goal 2nd Period 19:51 Michael McCarron Goal (4) Wrap-around, assists: Ozzy Wiesblatt (1), Justin Barron (5)
Goal 3rd Period 13:31 Jared McCann Goal (16) Slap Shot, assists: Jaden Schwartz (20), Andre Burakovsky (17)
Goal 3rd Period 17:15 Luke Evangelista Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Steven Stamkos (20), Spencer Stastney (1)
Goal 3rd Period 18:14 Mikey Eyssimont Goal (6) Tip-In, assists: Josh Mahura (8)

Statistics

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16 Blocked Shots 22
24 Hits 26
6 Takeaways 4
25 Shots 34
1 Power Play Goals 0
3 Power Play Opportunities 1
33.3 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
19 Faceoffs Won 31
38.0 Faceoff Win Percent 62.0
21 Giveaways 12
1 Total Penalties 3
2 Penalty Minutes 6
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Seattle Kraken Seattle Kraken Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jared McCann, LW Out Apr 17
Joey Daccord, G Out Apr 16
Jaden Schwartz, C Out Apr 16
Matt Murray, G Out Apr 16

Game Information

Bridgestone Arena

Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 17,159 | Capacity:

2025-26 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/vgk.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Vegas 39 26 95 17
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/edm.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Edmonton 41 30 93 11
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/ana.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Anaheim 43 33 92 6
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/la.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Los Angeles 35 27 90 20
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/sj.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">San Jose 39 35 86 8
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/sea.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Seattle 34 37 79 11
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/cgy.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Calgary 34 39 77 9
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/van.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Vancouver 25 49 58 8

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/col.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Colorado 55 16 121 11
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/dal.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Dallas 50 20 112 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/min.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Minnesota 46 24 104 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/uta.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Utah 43 33 92 6
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/stl.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">St. Louis 37 33 86 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/nsh.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Nashville 38 34 86 10
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/wpg.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Winnipeg 35 35 82 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/chi.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Chicago 29 39 72 14
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