Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Seattle Kraken on Dec 16, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Seattle Kraken 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| 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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 23:30 | 0.99 | 2.76 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.27 | 2.23 |
| 3rd | Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.21 | 1.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:19 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Martin Necas, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 03:03 | SEA | Shane Wright | Jani Nyman, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:48 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Adam Larsson, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:29 | COL | Samuel Girard | Valeri Nichushkin, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 19:24 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Eeli Tolvanen, Vince Dunn | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 02:40 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:25 | COL | Brock Nelson | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:36 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Valeri Nichushkin, Gabriel Landeskog | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.65 | 5.89 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 26 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 23:30 | 0.99 | 2.76 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.27 | 2.23 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.21 | 1.89 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:44 | 0.07 | 1.74 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.07 | 1.52 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:02 | 0.72 | 1.12 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:54 | 0.30 | 1.09 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18:56 | 1.99 | 0.94 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:23 | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:47 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.08 | -0.17 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.05 | -0.51 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:24 | 0.07 | -1.14 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:37 | 1.12 | 1.21 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.26 | 1.12 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21:25 | 1.29 | 1.06 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:26 | 0.63 | 0.93 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:56 | 0.28 | 0.91 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:16 | 0.39 | 0.91 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.02 | 0.70 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:11 | 0.05 | 0.46 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.25 | 0.43 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:27 | 0.23 | 0.38 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:46 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.33 | -0.06 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.08 | -0.28 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:46 | 0.08 | -0.31 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.07 | -0.44 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:17 | 0.12 | -0.46 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 2.27 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | 0.47 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–3 on Dec 16, 2025.
Seattle Kraken generated 5.89 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 4.65 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.76 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 35 of 38, worth 2.27 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5–3 on Dec 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 2.76, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 5.89 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 4.65, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 39 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 38. High-danger chances went 17 to 27.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 35 of 38 (2.27 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 of 38 (0.47 goals saved above expected).