Predators rally for crucial comeback win over Kraken

Nashville scores three unanswered goals in the second period to defeat Seattle 4-2

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Nashville Predators rallied from an early 2-0 deficit, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period to defeat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Tuesday night. Ryan Ufko scored his first career NHL goal, while Juuse Saros made a season-high 43 saves for the Predators, who pulled within a point of Seattle for the Western Conference's second wild-card playoff spot.

Why it matters

This was a crucial win for the Predators in their push for a playoff spot, as they continue to battle for position in the tight Western Conference race. The Kraken, meanwhile, have now lost three straight games and are trying to hold onto their own wild-card position.

The details

The Kraken jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers. But the Predators stormed back in the second, with Tyson Jost, Reid Schaefer, and Ufko scoring to give Nashville a 3-2 lead. Steven Stamkos added an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the victory. Saros was outstanding in net for the Predators, making a season-high 43 saves.

  • The Predators scored three unanswered goals in the second period to take a 3-2 lead.
  • Stamkos scored an empty-net goal at 19:55 of the third period to ice the victory for Nashville.

The players

Juuse Saros

The Predators' goaltender made a season-high 43 saves in the victory.

Ryan Ufko

The Predators' defenseman scored his first career NHL goal in the second period.

Kaapo Kakko

The Kraken forward opened the scoring with a goal in the first period.

Matty Beniers

The Kraken forward scored their second goal of the game in the first period.

Steven Stamkos

The Predators forward scored an empty-net goal in the third period to seal the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out stronger in the second period and we did that. Saros kept us in it early and the guys responded with a big effort.”

— John Hynes, Predators Head Coach (Nashville Tennessean)

What’s next

The Predators will continue their five-game road trip on Thursday when they visit the Colorado Avalanche, the league's top team. The Kraken will host the Avalanche on Thursday in the finale of their six-game homestand.

The takeaway

This comeback win was a crucial two points for the Predators in their pursuit of a playoff spot, as they continue to battle for position in the tight Western Conference race. The Kraken, meanwhile, have now lost three straight and will need to regroup quickly as they host the league-leading Avalanche on Thursday.