The NHL slate on Thursday includes a showdown between the Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) and the Nashville Predators (18-17-4), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with 39 points and the Predators rank 11th in the Western Conference with 40 points.
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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 | 10th |
| 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 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 19.83% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.45% | 13th |
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Kraken vs. Predators Top Players
Kraken
- One of Seattle's top offensive options this season is Jordan Eberle, who has recorded 25 points in 37 games.
- With seven goals and 18 assists, Eeli Tolvanen is one of the top contributors for Seattle with his 25 points (0.7 per game).
- Chandler Stephenson has contributed 24 points for Seattle in 37 games this season, scoring on 16.9% of his shots and putting up 10 goals and 14 assists.
- In 24 games played this season, Joey Daccord (10-9-5) has allowed 64 goals.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 11 goals and 23 assists in 39 games for Nashville add up to 34 total points on the season.
- Filip Forsberg has racked up 31 points this season, with 16 goals and 15 assists.
- Luke Evangelista's six goals and 23 assists add up to 29 points this season.
- Juuse Saros has an .897 save percentage (36th in the league), with 744 total saves, allowing 85 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put up a 15-12-3 record this season.
Kraken vs. Predators Injury Report
Kraken
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Brandon Montour: Out (Hand)
Predators
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper 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 |