Juuse Saros’ 43-save night and Ryan Ufko’s first NHL goal lift Predators past Kraken

Predators erase early deficit in Seattle as Saros closes the door

The Nashville Predators rallied from a two-goal first-period deficit to defeat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. Goaltender Juuse Saros finished with 43 saves as Nashville scored four unanswered goals to reverse the game’s direction and secure two points in a matchup with direct standings implications.

Seattle carried play early and converted twice in the opening period, taking a 2-0 lead while building a sizable edge in shots on goal. Nashville’s response arrived in the second period, when the Predators produced three goals in a span that flipped a game defined by Seattle’s early pressure and Saros’ ability to stabilize the contest after the initial setbacks.

Ryan Ufko’s breakthrough shifts the game

Defenseman Ryan Ufko scored his first NHL goal in his fourth career game, a tally that stood as the game-winner and put Nashville ahead 3-2 in the second period. The play developed off an offensive-zone faceoff win, with Jonathan Marchessault and Ryan O’Reilly collecting assists on the sequence.

The Predators’ middle-frame surge included a tying goal that arrived shortly after Nashville cut the deficit to one, reflecting a brief but decisive stretch in which Seattle’s early control gave way to Nashville’s finishing and structure. Nashville later added an empty-net goal with 4.1 seconds remaining to complete the scoring.

Key numbers and game context

• Final score: Predators 4, Kraken 2
• Saros: 43 saves
• Seattle outshot Nashville 45-27
• Ufko: first NHL goal (career game No. 4)

What it means for both teams

The result tightened the race between the clubs in the Western Conference standings at that point in the season, with Nashville moving within one point of Seattle. The Kraken absorbed a third consecutive loss, a stretch that included a blown two-goal lead in this game.

Nashville’s win was built on a combination of high-volume goaltending and opportunistic second-period scoring, turning a first-period deficit into a road victory despite being outshot by 18.

Nashville improved to 29-27-8 after the win, while Seattle fell to 29-25-9.