NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Filip Forsberg netted two goals, propelling the Nashville Predators to a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.
Brady Skjei initiated the scoring frenzy for the Predators with the first of three goals during the second period. Forsberg further contributed by scoring again, and Michael McCarron’s wrap-around goal cemented the advantage to 4-1 just as the period was closing, with only 9 seconds left on the clock.
Luke Evangelista added to Nashville’s tally, securing a crucial goal for the team.
Seattle’s scorers included Mikey Eyssimont, Adam Larsson, and Jared McCann, who each found the net.
Juuse Saros played a pivotal role for Nashville, making 22 saves to thwart Seattle’s efforts. On the other side, Joey Daccord managed 29 saves for the Kraken.
Takeaways
In recent performances, the Kraken have struggled, currently standing at 4-5-1 in their last 10 games.
For the Predators, Forsberg’s performance was a highlight, marking his 48th career game with multiple goals, surpassing Kent Nilsson’s 47. Among Swedish-born players, Mats Sundin holds the top spot with 81 multi-goal games, followed by Daniel Alfredsson with 64, and Markus Naslund with 52.
Key Moment
The game began with Larsson scoring just 32 seconds in for the Kraken, but Forsberg quickly equalized in the first period. Nashville seized control in the second period with consecutive goals.
Key Stat
This victory marked Nashville’s first back-to-back wins since February, providing a positive momentum for the team amidst their challenging schedule.
Upcoming Matches
Seattle will continue their current road trip with a game in Philadelphia on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Predators are set to face off against Chicago at home.
