Seattle Kraken at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:59 | 0.26 | 1.33 |
| 2nd | Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.29 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:50 | SEA | Eeli Tolvanen | Ryan Winterton, Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:04 | SEA | Jared McCann | Vince Dunn, Chandler Stephenson | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 08:52 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel, Ben Hutton | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:48 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Jack Eichel, Tomas Hertl | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 03:18 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 3.05 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Hits | 23 | 24 |
| Blocks | 15 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.29 | 0.85 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.41 | 0.85 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.10 | 0.79 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:56 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.38 | 0.59 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.09 | 0.49 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21:59 | 0.26 | 1.33 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.33 | 0.84 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:22 | 0.19 | 0.60 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:55 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Rondbjerg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.12 | W |
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.53 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Jan 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.05 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.55 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.33 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Akira Schmid stopped 19 of 22, worth 0.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 1.33, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.05 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.55, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 22 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 29. High-danger chances went 8 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 29 (0.12 goals saved above expected); Akira Schmid stopped 19 of 22 (0.53 goals saved above expected).