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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The Caps close out a quick, two-game weekend homestand on Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Kraken. Washington carries a three-game winning streak into the contest and the Caps will depart the District immediately after Sunday’s game. The Caps will spend the next week in the Golden State, facing the NHL’s three California clubs.

The Kraken won the previous two meetings this season, outscoring the Predators by seven goals over the two contests.

The veteran-led Nashville Predators will host the balanced scoring attack of the Seattle Kraken in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday.

Filip Forsberg leads Nashville in goals (22), assists (33) and points (55), while Jared McCann leads Seattle with 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists). The Kraken can sweep their season series with the Predators on Thursday. The Kraken won 7-3 in Nashville on Oct. 15 and 3-0 in Seattle on Nov. 20.