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Seattle Kraken Watch the Predators Turn a 2-Goal First Period Into a 4-2 Finish

The Seattle Kraken moved to 29-25-9 for 2 points after the Nashville Predators improved to 29-27-8 for 4 points in a 4-2 result at Climate Pledge Arena. The Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators final score reflected Seattle’s 45 shots and Nashville’s 43 saves from Juuse Saros.


Mar 10, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76), left, and goalie Juuse Saros (74), right, battle with Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko (84) for puck during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

First period


The Seattle Kraken scored 2 times in the first period while the Predators scored 0, with Seattle logging 40 even-strength shots on the night and 23 hits overall. Matty Beniers scored 1 goal on 3 shots and finished as a game star, and Kaapo Kakko added 1 goal on 3 shots with 1 penalty. Jared McCann recorded 1 assist with 4 shots, and Shane Wright added 1 assist as Seattle built a 2-goal edge.


Second period


The Predators scored 3 times in the second period while the Kraken scored 0, and Nashville finished with 4 even-strength goals on 26 even-strength shots. Seattle’s power play went 0-for-1 with 5 shots, and Nashville’s power play went 0-for-1 with 1 shot as special teams stayed off the scoresheet. The Kraken blocked 18 shots and posted 7 takeaways, but the Preds carried a 15 shooting percent that swung the Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators review.


Mar 10, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Frederick Gaudreau (89) skates with the puck during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Third period


The Predators added 1 third-period goal while the Kraken scored 0, and Nashville’s empty-net goal stood as the winning goal in the game data. Joey Daccord finished with 23 saves on 27 shots against, with 1 shorthanded save among Nashville’s 5 shorthanded shots against. Seattle finished at 49 faceoff win percent, and the Predators finished at 51, a detail that fit the game-changing plays Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators as the Seattle Kraken full-time result settled at 4-2.


Seattle’s next game will be broadcast at 10:00 PM EDT on 3/12/2026 with the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, and it will be available on ESPN+, ALT2, KTVD, KHN, KONG, and King 5. Run it back with the Kraken’s next puck drop, and share this article with other Seattle fans.


Mar 10, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers (10) is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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