Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 25:32 | 0.25 | 1.62 |
| 2nd | Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.35 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.10 | 1.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:00 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:54 | MIN | Brock Faber | Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 03:13 | SEA | Adam Larsson | Vince Dunn | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 09:07 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jared McCann, Vince Dunn | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:09 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.03 | 3.12 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 13 |
| Blocks | 9 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24:44 | 0.41 | 1.08 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.32 | 1.03 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:41 | 0.57 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.46 | 0.83 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29:09 | 0.09 | 0.77 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.21 | 0.41 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30:13 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:57 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:30 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.05 | -0.28 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:04 | 0.03 | -0.30 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.10 | -0.35 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.14 | -0.37 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25:32 | 0.25 | 1.62 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.35 | 1.28 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.10 | 1.20 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:55 | 1.59 | 1.02 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.28 | 0.96 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.03 | 0.80 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:48 | 0.26 | 0.76 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.26 | 0.13 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.07 | -0.12 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.22 | -0.15 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:30 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.65 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.05 | O |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Jan 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.12 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.03 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Vince Dunn led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.62 on 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vince Dunn led all skaters at 1.62, on 0G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.12 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.03, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 34 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 28. High-danger chances went 13 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 of 28 (1.65 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 31 of 34 (-0.05 goals saved above expected).