Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Nashville Predators on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 1, Nashville Predators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
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 | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.66 | 2.34 |
| 2nd | Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.33 | 1.16 |
| 3rd | Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:32 | 0.17 | 1.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:14 | NSH | Ryan Ufko | Brady Skjei, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:40 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Chandler Stephenson, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:11 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:10 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | — | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.21 | 4.13 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 14 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.13 | 1.06 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.30 | 0.57 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.34 | 0.29 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:13 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:14 | 0.49 | -0.01 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.47 | -0.06 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:14 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.18 | -0.23 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:25 | 0.08 | -0.49 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:58 | 0.13 | -0.61 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:00 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.01 | -0.90 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.66 | 2.34 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.33 | 1.16 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:32 | 0.17 | 1.13 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.02 | 1.13 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.26 | 1.10 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.32 | 1.01 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.23 | 0.49 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:34 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.23 | 0.36 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:28 | 0.49 | 0.23 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:35 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.30 | -0.04 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:50 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:19 | 0.26 | -0.12 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 25 | 27 | 92.3% | 1.18 | L |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.74 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Mar 19, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 4.13 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.21 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Filip Forsberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.34 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Justus Annunen stopped 25 of 26, worth 1.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 3, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Forsberg led all skaters at 2.34, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 4.13 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.21, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 26 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 27. High-danger chances went 11 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 25 of 27 (1.18 goals saved above expected); Justus Annunen stopped 25 of 26 (1.74 goals saved above expected).