Nashville Predators at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 01, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 1, Seattle Kraken 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 1 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matty Beniers | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17:55 | 0.47 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Jamie Oleksiak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.02 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:48 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Ryker Evans | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:41 | SEA | Jamie Oleksiak | Ryan Winterton, Jacob Melanson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:51 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jordan Eberle, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:34 | NSH | Roman Josi | Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Evangelista | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:47 | SEA | Jared McCann | Ryan Lindgren | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.14 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 20 |
| Blocks | 16 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:26 | 0.20 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:48 | 0.13 | 0.65 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:24 | 0.39 | 0.30 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.49 | 0.15 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.68 | 0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:48 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:55 | 0.47 | 1.45 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.02 | 0.95 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:28 | 0.34 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.38 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.47 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.36 | 0.64 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:32 | 0.25 | 0.59 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.10 | 0.45 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:40 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.67 | L |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 2.31 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Jan 01, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.07 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.14 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matty Beniers led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 of 25, worth 2.31 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Jan 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, Nashville Predators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matty Beniers led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.07 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.14, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 25 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 23. High-danger chances went 23 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 19 of 22 (-0.67 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 of 25 (2.31 goals saved above expected).