The Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) take on the Nashville Predators (18-17-4) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken rank 11th while the Predators are ninth in the Western Conference.
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Kraken vs. Predators: 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
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.82% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.7% | 31st |
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 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 19.83% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.45% | 13th |
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Kraken vs. Predators Top Players
Kraken
- A leading offensive player this season for Seattle, Jordan Eberle has recorded 25 points.
- Eeli Tolvanen has 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Chandler Stephenson has created 24 points for Seattle in 37 games this season, scoring on 16.9% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 14 assists.
- As Seattle's top goalie, Joey Daccord has recorded 10 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 64 goals with 593 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has recorded 11 goals and 23 assists in 39 games for Nashville, good for 34 points.
- Filip Forsberg is one of the impact players on offense for Nashville with 31 total points (0.8 per game), with 16 goals and 15 assists in 39 games.
- Luke Evangelista has 29 points so far, including six goals and 23 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 15-12-3 this season, amassing 744 saves and giving up 85 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (36th in the league).
Kraken vs. Predators Injury Report
Kraken
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Brandon Montour: Out (Hand),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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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 |
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 |