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Will the Seattle Kraken Sail Past the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena?

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Nashville Predators, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match. With both teams showing distinct performances in their recent games, this upcoming encounter is expected to be a highlight of the season.


Mar 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) and Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) play the puck during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Performance Trends


The Seattle Kraken's journey leading up to this game has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. In their last three matches, they've shown resilience and capability, but also areas that need improvement. Their most recent game saw them unable to score against Dallas Stars, marking a loss with a final score of 0-2. This was a slight dip in performance compared to their previous game where they secured a thrilling victory over Minnesota Wild with a 5-4 win after shootout – showcasing their offensive strengths and resilience under pressure.


However, consistency remains an issue for the Kraken as evidenced by their loss at home against St. Louis Blues with a scoreline of 2-3 before these two matches. Analyzing these trends suggests that while the team has potential in offense, bolstering defense could be key in clinching more wins.


Mar 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski (17) plays the puck during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Key Factors for Upcoming Game


The venue for this showdown, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into the Predators' advantage. However, if Seattle can leverage their offensive capabilities while tightening up defensively – particularly by reducing giveaways and capitalizing on powerplay opportunities – they stand a good chance at overcoming home-side support for Nashville.


Special teams' performance will also be crucial; improving faceoff win percentages and powerplay efficiency could turn tide in favor of Seattle given that past games have shown fluctuating success rates in these areas.


Mar 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) passes the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all action live from Bridgestone Arena on October 15th at 8:00 PM ET via ESPN+, BSSO (NSH), KHN or KONG networks depending on location preferences.


As we look forward to this matchup between Seattle Kraken and Nashville Predators, it's clear that both teams have everything to play for. Will Seattle address its inconsistencies and rise above challenges presented by Nashville? Only time will tell but one thing is certain – it's going to be an unmissable game for hockey enthusiasts everywhere.

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