NHL play on Thursday includes 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 in the Western Conference with 69 points and the Kraken are eighth in the Western Conference with 71 points.
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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
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Predators vs. Kraken Top Players
Predators
Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 61 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.5%.
Filip Forsberg has 55 points (29 goals, 26 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
With 51 points through 67 games (31 goals and 20 assists), Steven Stamkos has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 24 wins and 19 losses this season while giving up 154 goals with 1,297 saves.
Kraken
Jordan Eberle has scored 22 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 27 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Seattle offense with 49 total points (0.7 per game). He averages 2.1 shots per game, shooting 15.3%.
Matthew Beniers has helped lead the offense for Seattle this season with 18 goals and 26 assists.
Vince Dunn’s 10 goals and 30 assists add up to 40 points this season.
Joey Daccord has a 19-16-5 record this season, with a .901 save percentage (24th in the league). He has 1,007 saves, and has given up 111 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Predators vs. Kraken Injury Report
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body)
Kraken
Eeli Tolvanen: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Face)
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