Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Seattle Kraken on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
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 | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 21:04 | 0.45 | 2.96 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:49 | 0.25 | 1.67 |
| 3rd | Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.22 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:18 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Matt Boldy, Jake Middleton | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:48 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Chandler Stephenson, Jared McCann | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 08:12 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:45 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Nico Sturm, Jared Spurgeon | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:00 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Joel Eriksson Ek | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.96 | 1.93 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 16 |
| Blocks | 17 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 21:04 | 0.45 | 2.96 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:49 | 0.25 | 1.67 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.22 | 1.43 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:08 | 1.35 | 1.38 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.20 | 0.81 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.12 | 0.76 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.27 | 0.67 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.09 | 0.45 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.19 | 0.37 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:40 | 0.32 | 0.19 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:32 | 0.18 | 0.06 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.09 | -0.06 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.05 | -0.25 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:40 | 0.28 | 0.75 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.19 | 0.53 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.04 | 0.32 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.32 | 0.20 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:24 | 0.15 | 0.04 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.09 | -0.01 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:12 | 0.18 | -0.04 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.19 | -0.11 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.13 | -0.40 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.10 | -0.48 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.02 | -0.84 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.86 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.87 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Dec 08, 2025.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.93 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Joel Eriksson Ek led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.96 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Eriksson Ek led all skaters at 2.96, on 1G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.93 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.96, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 29 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 24. High-danger chances went 16 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 23 of 24 (0.86 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 25 of 27 (0.87 goals saved above expected).