Games / NHL / Dec 12, 2026

Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (8-4-5) visit the Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA. TV: Scripps Sports, KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators.

NHLSaturday, December 12, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

10:00 PM ETDec 12, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

DateDec 12, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

TVScripps Sports, KONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsSeattle Kraken

Goals per game

3.1

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.0

3.6

8-4-5Record9-6-1

4th in Central DivisionStanding4th in Pacific Division

2-4Road record / home record5-3

WWWWLLast 5LWLWL

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsSeattle Kraken

Goals Against Average

2.82

3.56

Shots Against per Game

28.9

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

88.5

65.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

3.44

Shots per Game

26.0

25.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

29.8

22.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

118

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Nashville PredatorsWWWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 3-4

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Season series

Series starts 12/12

Apr 6, 2027SEA 0, NSH 0

Dec 15, 2026SEA 0, NSH 0

Dec 12, 2026NSH 0, SEA 0

Team pages

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken?

The game is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken?

TV: Scripps Sports, KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken?

Nashville Predators: 8-4-5. Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken?

Listed out or doubtful: Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken played?

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

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