Nashville Predators flip second-period script at Climate Pledge Arena as Seattle Kraken fade from first-period strike

The Nashville Predators moved to 29-27 with 8 overtime losses and 4 points after a 4-2 result over the the Seattle Kraken, who came in at 29-25 with 9 overtime losses and 2 points. The Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken final score settled at 4-2 after the Preds erased a 2-goal first-period deficit.

First period

The Kraken opened with 2 even-strength goals in the first period while the Preds scored 0 in that frame. Seattle finished the game with 45 shots, and that first-period pressure set the early pace. Juuse Saros faced 45 shots overall and kept the deficit at 2 through the opening period.

Second period

The Preds scored 3 goals in the second period after being held without a first-period goal. Steven Stamkos recorded 1 goal on 3 shots, and that finishing helped Nashville’s even-strength line convert despite 0 power-play goals on 1 shot. Jonathan Marchessault posted 2 assists, and Ryan O’Reilly added 1 assist as the Preds turned puck movement into second-period scoring. Nashville won 35 of 69 faceoffs for a 51 percent share, and that edge supported cleaner exits during the 3-goal push. This swing defined Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken key moments as the Preds took control after trailing.

Third period

The Preds added 1 goal in the third period while the Kraken scored 0 in the third. Ryan Ufko had 1 goal on 1 shot, and his finish stood out on a night when Nashville produced 4 even-strength goals. Nashville ended with 13 hits and 8 blocked shots, and those defensive plays limited Seattle to 2 total goals despite the Kraken’s 45-shot volume. The Kraken went 0-for-1 on the power play with 5 shots, and Saros stopped all 5 shorthanded shots to protect the lead. Seattle’s goaltender finished with 23 saves on 27 shots against and was charged with 4 goals against, including 1 empty-net goal, which closed out what went wrong for Nashville Predators earlier in the night.

Postgame notes and what’s next

The Preds finished with 27 shots and a 15 percent shooting rate, and the Kraken ended at 4 percent on 45 shots. The Nashville Predators coach post-game reaction centered on a 3-goal second period and a full-game workload from Saros that included 43 saves. The Preds next game is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT on 3/12/2026 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the broadcast is slated for ESPN+ and FDSSO. Keep it locked on the Preds’ next matchup, and run this recap to a fellow fan by sharing this article.