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

Selected by Columbus in the third round (No. 89) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Bjorkstrand has 375 points (167 goals, 208 assists) in 606 regular-season games for the Kraken and Blue Jackets and 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 45 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

The Seattle Kraken have traded center Yanni Gourde and winger Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Tampa Bay Lightning for two future first-round picks, a second-round selection, and forward Michael Eyssimont.

Oliver and Yanni were tremendous players for our organization who led by example on and off the ice, and I wish them all the best."