Seattle Kraken at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the New York Rangers on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 4, New York Rangers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.40 | 1.50 |
| 2nd | Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.27 | 1.46 |
| 3rd | Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.09 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:08 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Artemi Panarin, Carson Soucy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:31 | NYR | Sam Carrick | — | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:00 | SEA | Eeli Tolvanen | Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:27 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Kaapo Kakko, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:02 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Shane Wright, Ryan Lindgren | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:50 | SEA | Jared McCann | — | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.17 | 1.98 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 31 |
| Blocks | 19 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 6 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.40 | 1.50 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.27 | 1.46 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.09 | 1.30 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.11 | 1.29 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.19 | 1.11 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.08 | 1.03 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:54 | 0.03 | 0.98 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.14 | 0.97 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.55 | 0.91 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.06 | 0.78 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:02 | 0.01 | 0.72 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:28 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.15 | 0.58 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:13 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.05 | -0.11 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:08 | 0.17 | -0.23 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Carrick | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8:40 | 0.23 | 1.15 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:38 | 0.35 | 0.46 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.15 | 0.45 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.46 | 0.10 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.08 | -0.39 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:21 | 0.19 | -0.58 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.05 | -0.59 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.02 | -0.61 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.19 | -0.77 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.01 | -0.88 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:14 | 0.12 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.04 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.14 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the New York Rangers 4–2 on Jan 13, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 1.98 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.17 — the run of play matched the result, with Seattle Kraken earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.5 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs New York Rangers game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Rangers 4–2 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, New York Rangers 2.
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 1.5, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 1.98 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.17, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 29 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 22. High-danger chances went 7 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 20 of 22 (-0.04 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 25 of 28 (-0.14 goals saved above expected).