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Beniers scores twice in Kraken's 4-1 win over Predators

Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken: Game Highlights

The win gave the Kraken five victories in their past six games, coming on the heels of a stretch where they lost 10 of 11.

The Kraken took the lead when Beniers scored his first at the 3:48 mark of the first on a shot from near the blue line.

Jamie Oleksiak made it a two-goal game at 10:41, and Beniers added his second goal just 10 seconds later to make it 3-0.

Oleksiak left the game briefly in the third period after taking a puck off the back of his knee, but returned to the ice later.

Roman Josi scored Nashville’s goal on a power-play late in the second period, with assists from Luke Evangelista and Ryan O’Reilly.

But Jared McCann scored on a long distance empty-netter with 2:13 left in the game for the final score.

Juuse Saros had 19 saves for the Predators.

Jordan Eberle, Ryan Winterton, Ryker Evans, Jacob Melanson, Kaapo Kakko, and Ryan Lindgren each had an assist for the Kraken.

Up Next Nashville: Play at Calgary on Saturday.

Kraken: Play at Vancouver Friday night.

Regular Season Series

SEA leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 3:48 Matty Beniers Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Ryker Evans (6)
Goal 1st Period 10:41 Jamie Oleksiak Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Ryan Winterton (4), Jacob Melanson (2)
Goal 1st Period 10:51 Matty Beniers Goal (6) Poke, assists: Jordan Eberle (12), Kaapo Kakko (7)
Goal 2nd Period 17:34 Roman Josi Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Ryan O'Reilly (24), Luke Evangelista (24)
Goal 3rd Period 17:47 Jared McCann Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Ryan Lindgren (5)

Statistics

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16 Blocked Shots 21
23 Hits 20
6 Takeaways 4
25 Shots 23
1 Power Play Goals 0
2 Power Play Opportunities 1
50.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
24 Faceoffs Won 21
53.3 Faceoff Win Percent 46.7
20 Giveaways 17
1 Total Penalties 2
2 Penalty Minutes 4
Seattle Kraken Seattle Kraken Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Chandler Stephenson, C Injured Reserve Jan 10
Max McCormick, LW Out Sep 30
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jonathan Marchessault, RW Day-To-Day Jan 12

Game Information

Climate Pledge Arena

Location: Seattle, WA
Attendance: 17,151 | Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 33 4 74 8
Dallas 27 10 63 9
Minnesota 26 12 61 9
Utah 22 20 48 4
Nashville 21 20 46 4
Chicago 19 20 45 7
St. Louis 17 21 42 8
Winnipeg 17 22 39 5

2025-26 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 21 11 54 12
Edmonton 23 16 53 7
Seattle 21 15 50 8
San Jose 23 19 49 3
Los Angeles 19 16 48 10
Anaheim 21 21 45 3
Calgary 19 22 42 4
Vancouver 16 24 37 5
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