Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 02, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 4, Vancouver Canucks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:12 | 1.54 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.41 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Cale Fleury | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:34 | SEA | Cale Fleury | Jamie Oleksiak, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:53 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 13:06 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | Jake DeBrusk, Tom Willander | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:13 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Ryan Winterton, Jacob Melanson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 19:22 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:15 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Filip Hronek, Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SEA | Matty Beniers | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.86 | 5.24 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 13 | 26 |
| Blocks | 20 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Fleury | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12:29 | 0.45 | 0.80 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.15 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:51 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.26 | 0.69 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.08 | 0.49 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:21 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:59 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:41 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 18:12 | 1.54 | 2.08 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.41 | 0.95 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.71 | 0.80 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:29 | 0.85 | 0.69 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 21 | 24 | 87.0% | 1.27 | W |
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.39 | O |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–3 on Jan 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 5.24 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.86 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jake DeBrusk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 21 of 24, worth 1.27 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–3 on Jan 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, Vancouver Canucks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake DeBrusk led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 5.24 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.86, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 28 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 23. High-danger chances went 10 to 24.