Seattle Kraken at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Utah Mammoth on Jan 17, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Utah Mammoth 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 6 |
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 | Nate Schmidt | D | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:39 | 0.45 | 2.78 |
| 2nd | Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:42 | 0.50 | 2.53 |
| 3rd | Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.85 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:09 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Kaapo Kakko, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 02:47 | UTA | Kevin Stenlund | Lawson Crouse, Ian Cole | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:28 | UTA | Nate Schmidt | Jack McBain, Dylan Guenther | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:31 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Lawson Crouse, Nate Schmidt | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 15:11 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Vince Dunn, Berkly Catton | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 17:43 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Frederick Gaudreau, Eeli Tolvanen | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:30 | UTA | Nate Schmidt | Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 15:12 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller, Nate Schmidt | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:09 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | John Marino, Karel Vejmelka | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 5.41 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 25 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.85 | 1.44 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.06 | 0.89 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:16 | 0.45 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:30 | 0.59 | 0.00 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:50 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Schmidt | D | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 20:39 | 0.45 | 2.78 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18:42 | 0.50 | 2.53 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.07 | 1.23 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:03 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.39 | 0.80 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.56 | 0.70 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.20 | 0.64 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.09 | 0.49 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:50 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 25 | 30 | 82.8% | -1.28 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.45 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Seattle Kraken 6–3 on Jan 17, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 5.41 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.23 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nate Schmidt led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.78 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Seattle Kraken 6–3 on Jan 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 6, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nate Schmidt led all skaters at 2.78, on 2G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 5.41 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.23, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 21 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 30. High-danger chances went 16 to 20.