The Nashville Predators (18-17-4) visit the Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on January 1, 2026, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators rank ninth with 40 points and the Kraken are 11th with 39 points in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Kraken: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 19.83% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.45% | 12th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 12th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.82% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.7% | 31st |
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Predators vs. Kraken Top Players
Predators
- With 11 goals and 23 assists this season, Ryan O'Reilly is one of Nashville's leading contributors (34 points).
- Filip Forsberg has 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Luke Evangelista has contributed 29 points for Nashville in 38 games this season, netting a goal on 6.8% of his shots and recording six goals and 23 assists.
- In the 30 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 36th in the league.
Kraken
- Eeli Tolvanen's seven goals and 18 assists in 37 games for Seattle add up to 25 total points on the season.
- Jordan Eberle has helped lead the offense for Seattle this season with 14 goals and 11 assists.
- Chandler Stephenson has 24 points so far, including 10 goals and 14 assists.
- Joey Daccord has a .903 save percentage (28th in the league), with 593 total saves, giving up 64 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-9-5 record this season.
Predators vs. Kraken Injury Report
Predators
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body)
Kraken
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Brandon Montour: Out (Hand)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Kings | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Canucks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |