The Predators are coming off a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins, fueled by three-point performances by Ryan O'Reilly and Steven Stamkos. Nashville (22-32-7, 51 points) is in seventh place in the Central Division, five points ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Nashville Predators (22-32-7, 51 points) host the Seattle Kraken (26, 32-4, 56 points) Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

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Michael McCarron scored a goal and blocked three shots in the Nashville Predators' 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.

The Nashville Predators beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Filip Forsberg scored twice and Michael McCarron and Brady Skjei each added goals to lead the Predators.