Nashville Predators at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Seattle Kraken on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
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 | Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.32 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.18 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.13 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:14 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Shane Wright | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:46 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jared McCann, Vince Dunn | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:14 | NSH | Tyson Jost | Fedor Svechkov, Jonathan Marchessault | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:19 | NSH | Reid Schaefer | Matthew Wood, Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:25 | NSH | Ryan Ufko | Jonathan Marchessault, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:55 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Nicolas Hague | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.94 | 4.39 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 50.7% | 49.3% |
| Hits | 13 | 23 |
| Blocks | 8 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.32 | 1.59 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:11 | 0.12 | 0.91 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.54 | 0.90 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:52 | 0.15 | 0.70 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.47 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.10 | 0.51 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:31 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:24 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:11 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:06 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.01 | -0.33 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.07 | -0.53 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:42 | 0.08 | -0.55 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.17 | -0.75 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.18 | 1.29 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.13 | 1.29 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:30 | 0.67 | 1.13 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:42 | 0.08 | 1.12 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:42 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:41 | 0.63 | 0.85 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.39 | 0.73 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.21 | 0.57 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:28 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.26 | 0.29 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:54 | 0.05 | 0.26 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17:15 | 0.90 | 0.07 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:28 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:25 | 0.19 | -0.16 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.08 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 43 | 45 | 95.6% | 1.88 | W |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -1.16 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Mar 10, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 4.39 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.94 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jonathan Marchessault led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 43 of 45, worth 1.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jonathan Marchessault led all skaters at 1.59, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 4.39 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.94, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 27 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 45. High-danger chances went 12 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 43 of 45 (1.88 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 23 of 26 (-1.16 goals saved above expected).