Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Seattle Kraken on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 3, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 3 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
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 | Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:30 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| 2nd | Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| 3rd | Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10:01 | 0.27 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:50 | SEA | Jared McCann | Vince Dunn, Jordan Eberle | 4v3 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:20 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Liam Ohgren | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:40 | SEA | Ryan Winterton | Jacob Melanson, Joey Daccord | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 05:23 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Evander Kane, Tom Willander | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 4.20 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Hits | 22 | 21 |
| Blocks | 15 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 0.30 | 0.70 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.76 | 0.70 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.38 | 0.59 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29:20 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:36 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:59 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.16 | -0.23 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.04 | -0.25 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:30 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:01 | 0.27 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.31 | 0.74 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:27 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:37 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:53 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 37 | 39 | 94.9% | 1.94 | W |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.49 | O |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Dec 29, 2025, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 4.2 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.12 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jacob Melanson led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.84 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 of 39, worth 1.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Dec 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 3, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jacob Melanson led all skaters at 0.84, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 4.2 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.12, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 24 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 39. High-danger chances went 10 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 of 39 (1.94 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 22 of 24 (0.49 goals saved above expected).