Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Dallas Stars on Feb 25, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 1, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.08 | 2.41 |
| 2nd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19:50 | 1.19 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.29 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:41 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:43 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:35 | DAL | Sam Steel | Mavrik Bourque, Justin Hryckowian | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 06:14 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Miro Heiskanen, Matt Duchene | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 06:46 | SEA | Ryker Evans | — | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.09 | 3.95 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 42.2% | 57.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 21 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.15 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.18 | 0.41 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.42 | -0.00 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:24 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.40 | -0.03 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.49 | -0.09 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.26 | -0.14 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:31 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.27 | -0.18 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.34 | -0.31 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.10 | -0.36 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.25 | -0.48 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:28 | 0.07 | -0.72 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.06 | -1.01 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:20 | 0.11 | -1.05 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.08 | 2.41 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:50 | 1.19 | 2.15 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.29 | 1.93 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:25 | 0.07 | 1.69 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:13 | 0.80 | 1.34 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.32 | 1.27 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:22 | 0.06 | 1.07 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:14 | 0.42 | 0.60 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.09 | -0.00 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:25 | 0.15 | -0.03 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:43 | 0.07 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -0.46 | L |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 1.89 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Feb 25, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 3.95 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.09 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Thomas Harley led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.41 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 18 of 19, worth 1.89 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Feb 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Thomas Harley led all skaters at 2.41, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.95 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.09, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 19 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 32. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 28 of 32 (-0.46 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 18 of 19 (1.89 goals saved above expected).