Seattle Kraken at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the St. Louis Blues on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 1, St. Louis Blues 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Dylan Holloway | L | 3 | 1 | 5 | 16:04 | 0.78 | 2.84 |
| 2nd | Pius Suter | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.48 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.15 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:58 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Jonatan Berggren, Pius Suter | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:32 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Shane Wright, Brandon Montour | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:12 | STL | Jordan Kyrou | Pavel Buchnevich, Colton Parayko | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:35 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Jonatan Berggren, Pius Suter | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 01:56 | STL | Pius Suter | Dylan Holloway, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 16:59 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Justin Faulk, Jack Finley | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:36 | 0.21 | 0.79 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.20 | 0.79 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.31 | 0.70 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:28 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:02 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.36 | -0.10 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16:04 | 0.78 | 2.84 |
| Pius Suter | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.48 | 2.13 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.15 | 1.33 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:54 | 0.48 | 0.75 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:03 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:30 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.18 | L |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.81 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–1 on Feb 26, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.83 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.05 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Dylan Holloway led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.84 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Seattle Kraken 5–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 5, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Holloway led all skaters at 2.84, on 3G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.83 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.05, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 24 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 32. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 27 of 31 (-1.18 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 23 of 24 (1.81 goals saved above expected).