Predators Secure Back-to-Back Wins, Kraken Drop Two Straight

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Nashville Predators picked up a solid 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Bridge Stone Arena on Thursday night. Phillip Forsberg led the way with a goal and two assists, while Ryan Ufko and Ryan O'Reilly also lit the lamp for Nashville. Back up goalie Justice Anonen was sharpened net, turning aside 25 shots. Jews Sarah sat out for the Predators with an upper body injury and remains day-to-day. Over on the Kraken side, Frederick Gaudreau tallyed their lone goal, and Joey DeCord stopped 24 of 27 shots. Both teams now sit at 31 wins, 28 losses, and 9 overtime losses. But the results mean different things. Nashville has won back-to-back games to build some momentum, while Seattle has dropped two straight and six of their last eight. Ufko opened the scoring early in the first, with a one-timer from the point. O'Reilly added a powerplay rebound goal in the second, and Forsberg sealed it with an

1:02empty netter late in the third. This win keeps the Predators pushing forward as they manage injuries and eye the playoffs ahead.