A 4-3 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets on March 17 sets up a massive home matchup against the Seattle Kraken on March 19.

The Nashville Predators, in partnership with Ford, Kroger and Middle Tennessee State University, will host the annual Ford Military Salute Week on March 17-21 to celebrate military members and their families.

Seattle Kraken (31-27-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (30-28-9, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Seattle Kraken after the Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in a shootout.

The Nashville Predators lost 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on March 15. Connor McDavid finished with three assists.

Juuse Saros made 36 saves before stopping all three attempts he faced in the shootout for the Nashville Predators, who recovered for a 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday.

Playoff pushes between two teams on the outskirts of the final wildcard spots are intense, but when they face each other in what could make or break either teams’ season, that’s a different intensity.

The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Dallas Stars in overtime at American Airlines Center on Feb. 28. Jason Robertson scored the OT winner.

The Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8) continue their eight-game homestand with a matchup against the Nashville Predators (29-27-8). This will be the third and final head-to-head battle between these former playoff opponents,

The Nashville Predators lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena on March 2. Alex DeBrincat scored a goal and an assist.

Nashville Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault was reportedly trying to get traded out of Tennessee ahead of the deadline.