Philadelphia Flyers at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Seattle Kraken on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 1, Seattle Kraken 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
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 | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:58 | 1.07 | 2.53 |
| 2nd | Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.12 | 1.41 |
| 3rd | Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.20 | 0.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:48 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Kaapo Kakko, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 05:49 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Eeli Tolvanen | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:31 | SEA | Eeli Tolvanen | Chandler Stephenson | 5v6 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 18:03 | PHI | Carl Grundstrom | Rodrigo Abols, Nikita Grebenkin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:24 | SEA | Eeli Tolvanen | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.93 | 1.99 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 4 |
| Corsi % | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.20 | 0.97 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.10 | 0.88 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.07 | 0.67 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.32 | 0.20 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:38 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:52 | 0.32 | 0.13 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.45 | 0.10 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:21 | 0.60 | 0.07 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.16 | -0.03 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:22 | 0.13 | -0.08 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:58 | 1.07 | 2.53 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.12 | 1.41 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.19 | 0.90 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.07 | 0.29 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:40 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.06 | -0.03 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.07 | -0.36 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:48 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -1.05 | L |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 1.62 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 on Dec 28, 2025.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.99 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.93 — Philadelphia Flyers owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.53 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 of 33, worth 1.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters at 2.53, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.99 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.93, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 33 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 20. High-danger chances went 12 to 4.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 16 of 18 (-1.05 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 of 33 (1.62 goals saved above expected).