New York Islanders at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 21, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Seattle Kraken 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
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 | Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:37 | 1.10 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.32 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:38 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Calum Ritchie, Mathew Barzal | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:40 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Vince Dunn, Jared McCann | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:37 | SEA | Vince Dunn | Ryan Winterton, Ben Meyers | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:28 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Jaden Schwartz | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:32 | SEA | Jared McCann | Brandon Montour, Philipp Grubauer | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.72 | 4.13 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 55.5% | 44.5% |
| Power play | 1/7 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Hits | 7 | 15 |
| Blocks | 5 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.37 | 0.69 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:05 | 0.31 | 0.64 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:02 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:14 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:54 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.34 | -0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:17 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:37 | 1.10 | 1.44 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.32 | 1.34 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:28 | 0.84 | 0.65 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:37 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:55 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:23 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | 0.06 | L |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 2.12 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 4.13 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.72 — the run of play matched the result, with Seattle Kraken earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jared McCann led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 of 25, worth 2.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jared McCann led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 4.13 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.72, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 25 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 25. High-danger chances went 14 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 21 of 24 (0.06 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 of 25 (2.12 goals saved above expected).