Seattle Kraken at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.16 | 1.28 |
| 2nd | Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16:35 | 0.32 | 1.05 |
| 3rd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:23 | 0.02 | 0.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:23 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:13 | SEA | Matty Beniers | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 05:56 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Ryan Winterton | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 10:37 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Jordan Staal, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:50 | CAR | William Carrier | Jaccob Slavin, Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 12 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 3.28 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 25 | 16 |
| Blocks | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 7 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.27 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.19 | 0.64 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:27 | 0.29 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.10 | 0.45 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:33 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:45 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:54 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.16 | 1.28 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:35 | 0.32 | 1.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:23 | 0.02 | 0.89 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.08 | 0.84 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:17 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.37 | 0.75 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18:40 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:17 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.94 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 10 | 12 | 83.3% | 0.37 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Jan 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.28 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 1.81 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jordan Staal led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.28 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 33 of 36, worth 0.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Staal led all skaters at 1.28, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.28 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 1.81, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 12 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 36. High-danger chances went 6 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 33 of 36 (0.94 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 10 of 12 (0.37 goals saved above expected).