Seattle Kraken at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Anaheim Ducks on Dec 22, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Anaheim Ducks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:58 | 0.17 | 1.86 |
| 2nd | Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:07 | 0.14 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.26 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:49 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Shane Wright, Kaapo Kakko | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:40 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Jacob Trouba, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 10:04 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Matty Beniers, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:24 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Eeli Tolvanen | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 4.55 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 24 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.15 | 1.30 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.13 | 1.07 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.18 | 0.70 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.12 | 0.38 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:27 | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.37 | -0.10 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.03 | -0.12 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.04 | -0.45 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.05 | -0.76 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:12 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:04 | 0.03 | -0.92 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:58 | 0.17 | 1.86 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:07 | 0.14 | 1.65 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.26 | 1.34 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17:45 | 0.72 | 0.70 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:31 | 0.61 | 0.63 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.24 | 0.57 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:36 | 0.59 | 0.36 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:00 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:23 | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.06 | -0.25 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:28 | 0.19 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 40 | 41 | 97.6% | 2.96 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 0.12 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on Dec 22, 2025.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.55 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.43 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jackson LaCombe led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.86 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 40 of 41, worth 2.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on Dec 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 3, Anaheim Ducks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson LaCombe led all skaters at 1.86, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.55 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.43, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 21 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 41. High-danger chances went 6 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 40 of 41 (2.96 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 18 of 20 (0.12 goals saved above expected).