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The Thursday NHL schedule features the Nashville Predators (30-28-9) hosting the Seattle Kraken (31-27-9) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators rank 11th while the Kraken are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Kraken: March 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 22.56% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.5% | 12th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 20.51% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.48% | 31st |
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Predators vs. Kraken Top Players
Predators
- One of Nashville's top offensive players this season is Ryan O'Reilly, who has recorded 61 points in 66 games.
- With 29 goals and 26 assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 55 points (0.8 per game).
- With 51 points through 67 games (31 goals and 20 assists), Steven Stamkos has been an important part of Nashville's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 51 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 24-19-7. During those games, he's allowed 154 goals while recording 1,297 saves.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle has totaled 22 goals and 27 assists in 65 games for Seattle, good for 49 points.
- Matthew Beniers has collected 44 points this season, with 18 goals and 26 assists.
- Vince Dunn has 40 points so far, including 10 goals and 30 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 19-16-5 in 40 games this season, conceding 111 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1,007 saves and a .901 save percentage (25th in the league).
Predators vs. Kraken Injury Report
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body)
Kraken
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Face),
Eeli Tolvanen: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Canucks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Panthers | W 6-2 | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |