Anaheim Ducks at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| 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 | Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:27 | 0.92 | 3.38 |
| 2nd | Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17:13 | 0.24 | 2.44 |
| 3rd | Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.02 | 2.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:02 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jeffrey Viel, Pavel Mintyukov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:24 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Ian Moore | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:55 | SEA | Jared McCann | Jordan Eberle, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:00 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Cutter Gauthier, Jackson LaCombe | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 01:54 | SEA | Jaden Schwartz | Shane Wright, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:48 | ANA | Pavel Mintyukov | Mikael Granlund, Drew Helleson | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.44 | 1.88 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 25 | 21 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:27 | 0.92 | 3.38 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 17:13 | 0.24 | 2.44 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.02 | 2.30 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.04 | 1.97 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:57 | 0.55 | 1.89 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.18 | 1.62 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:54 | 0.02 | 1.48 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.01 | 1.12 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.09 | 0.91 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.23 | 0.76 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:48 | 1.10 | 0.76 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.30 | 0.22 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:11 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.15 | -0.23 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.29 | 1.21 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.07 | 0.95 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.27 | 0.94 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.22 | 0.52 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.05 | 0.26 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.27 | -0.27 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.04 | -0.32 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.09 | -0.48 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.08 | -0.62 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.15 | -0.91 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:54 | 0.03 | -1.25 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.02 | -1.46 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:09 | 0.05 | -1.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.30 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.46 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Jan 23, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.88 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.44 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Pavel Mintyukov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.38 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Mintyukov led all skaters at 3.38, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.88 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.44, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 31 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 22. High-danger chances went 13 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 20 of 22 (-0.3 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 27 of 30 (0.46 goals saved above expected).