Seattle Kraken at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Utah Mammoth on Dec 12, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Utah Mammoth 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 5 |
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 | Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.58 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.30 | 2.02 |
| 3rd | Mason Marchment | L | 2 | 0 | 6 | 17:37 | 0.51 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:35 | SEA | Mason Marchment | Frederick Gaudreau, Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:09 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:24 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Liam O'Brien, Kevin Stenlund | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 07:50 | SEA | Mason Marchment | Ryan Lindgren, Brandon Montour | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:55 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Nick Schmaltz, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 17:49 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Kevin Stenlund | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:58 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Nick Schmaltz, Kevin Stenlund | 5v6 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:17 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Tye Kartye, Ryan Winterton | 5v5 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.22 | 4.33 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 14 | 13 |
| Blocks | 25 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Marchment | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17:37 | 0.51 | 1.55 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.10 | 0.85 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:15 | 0.30 | 0.74 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:36 | 0.51 | 0.20 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.34 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26:13 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:30 | 0.61 | 0.05 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.58 | 2.13 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.30 | 2.02 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.56 | 1.00 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.07 | 0.75 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.13 | 0.70 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:11 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:08 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:47 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:07 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.11 | -0.00 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.49 | -0.05 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.84 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.72 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–3 on Dec 12, 2025.
Utah Mammoth generated 4.33 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 4.22 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nick Schmaltz led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 28 of 31, worth 0.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Seattle Kraken 5–3 on Dec 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 5, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Schmaltz led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 4.33 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 4.22, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 37 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 33. High-danger chances went 18 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 28 of 31 (0.84 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 34 of 37 (0.72 goals saved above expected).