Game Details
The Nashville Predators (18-17-4) will face the Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) in a Western Conference matchup. Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET.
It will take place at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, the home venue for the Kraken.
Broadcast options include ESPN+ for national viewers, FanDuel Sports Network South for Predators coverage, and KONG for Kraken fans.
This is the first meeting between the teams this season.
Recent Team Forms
The Predators are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on December 31, 2025.
Over their last 10 games, Nashville has gone 7-3-0, averaging solid offensive output but showing defensive improvements in recent wins.
The Kraken lost 2-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in their last outing.
In their last 10 games, Seattle has a mixed record, with defensive struggles allowing higher goals against, but occasional strong performances at home.
| Team | Last 5 Games | Streak | PPG (Last 10) | Opp PPG (Last 10) |
| Nashville Predators | W-L-W-OTL-W | W1 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Seattle Kraken | L-W-L-L-W | L1 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Injury Report
The Predators have two players on the injury list. Jonathan Marchessault is out with a lower-body injury, and Ozzy Wiesblatt is on IR with an upper-body issue.
For the Kraken, Brandon Montour is on IR with a hand injury (return Jan 19), Jaden Schwartz is out with a lower-body injury (return Jan 1), and Matt Murray is out with a lower-body injury.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| Nashville Predators | Jonathan Marchessault | Out | Lower Body |
| Nashville Predators | Ozzy Wiesblatt | IR | Upper Body |
| Seattle Kraken | Brandon Montour | IR | Hand (Return Jan 19) |
| Seattle Kraken | Jaden Schwartz | Out | Lower Body (Return Jan 1) |
| Seattle Kraken | Matt Murray | Out | Lower Body |
Key Player Matchups
Injuries will impact both sides, but key battles include offensive stars against goaltending.
Steven Stamkos (Predators) vs. Joey Daccord (Kraken): Stamkos (recent goal scorer, including his 600th) brings veteran finishing against Daccord’s solid .904 SV%.
Ryan O’Reilly (Predators) vs. Jordan Eberle (Kraken): O’Reilly (Preds’ points leader) faces Eberle’s scoring threat, potentially dictating neutral-zone play.
Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken) vs. Ryan McDonagh (Predators): Tolvanen (former Pred, now Kraken assist leader) tests McDonagh’s defensive coverage.
The Stars’ experience edges most duels, but Kraken’s home energy could spark.
Series History
The Kraken hold a 7-4-1 all-time record against the Predators.
At Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle has been competitive. Recently, the Kraken have won key games, but Nashville seeks to reverse the trend.
Betting Trends
Seattle has a 54% implied win probability, but trends show the over hitting in 6 of the last 10 head-to-heads.
Game Odds
Nashville Predators 5.5
Seattle Kraken – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025
