Detroit Red Wings at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Seattle Kraken on Dec 06, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Seattle Kraken 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:48 | 0.22 | 1.58 |
| 2nd | Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.03 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Brandon Montour | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 23:29 | 0.14 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:06 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin-Pellikka | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:16 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Jordan Eberle, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:10 | DET | Andrew Copp | Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:44 | SEA | Adam Larsson | Vince Dunn, Tye Kartye | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:44 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Adam Larsson, Eeli Tolvanen | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:32 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | J.T. Compher, Simon Edvinsson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 17:31 | DET | Patrick Kane | Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.09 | 3.06 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 17 |
| Blocks | 25 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24:48 | 0.22 | 1.58 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:20 | 0.58 | 0.80 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.46 | 0.70 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:00 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:05 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.19 | 0.60 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.23 | 0.55 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:30 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:19 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.03 | 1.54 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:29 | 0.14 | 0.95 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.17 | 0.90 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.16 | 0.84 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:34 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:27 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.55 | 0.05 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.51 | 0.00 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 1.49 | W |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.28 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–3 on Dec 06, 2025, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.06 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.09 — Detroit Red Wings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Simon Edvinsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.58 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 24 of 27, worth 1.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 4–3 on Dec 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Edvinsson led all skaters at 1.58, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.06 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.09, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 25 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 27. High-danger chances went 17 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 24 of 27 (1.49 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 21 of 25 (-0.28 goals saved above expected).