Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 27, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 1, Seattle Kraken 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 5 |
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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:11 | 0.29 | 2.73 |
| 2nd | Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.60 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.35 | 1.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:15 | SEA | Jared McCann | Jordan Eberle, Chandler Stephenson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:09 | SEA | Jared McCann | Matty Beniers, Ryan Lindgren | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 17:54 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Jared McCann, Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 02:30 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:12 | SEA | Ryker Evans | Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 16:27 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jared McCann, Brandon Montour | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 3.10 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 17 | 15 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:10 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:35 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.21 | 0.59 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:48 | 0.39 | 0.30 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:52 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.35 | -0.15 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.13 | -0.20 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.01 | -0.58 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:11 | 0.29 | 2.73 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.60 | 1.44 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.35 | 1.24 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:17 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:40 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.21 | -0.02 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:48 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:32 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -2.18 | L |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | -0.22 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Washington Capitals 5–1 on Jan 27, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.1 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.33 — 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 2.73 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Washington Capitals 5–1 on Jan 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 5, Washington Capitals 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 2.73, on 2G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.1 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.33, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 20 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 32. High-danger chances went 15 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 27 of 32 (-2.18 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 19 of 20 (-0.22 goals saved above expected).