Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Seattle Kraken on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Seattle Kraken 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Jordan Eberle | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.61 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.28 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:36 | SEA | Vince Dunn | Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:20 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Adam Larsson, Jaden Schwartz | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:28 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | Conor Garland, P.O Joseph | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:47 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 11:56 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jordan Eberle, Chandler Stephenson | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 17:00 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Jared McCann, Jamie Oleksiak | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.11 | 4.19 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 29.2% | 70.8% |
| Hits | 10 | 18 |
| Blocks | 9 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:27 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.48 | 0.00 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:20 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:59 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.48 | -0.90 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.61 | 2.24 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.28 | 2.03 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:25 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.22 | 0.74 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.07 | 0.70 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:42 | 0.47 | 0.70 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:45 | 0.46 | 0.30 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:56 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -0.67 | L |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.12 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–1 on Feb 28, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Seattle Kraken generated 4.19 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.11 — the run of play matched the result, with Seattle Kraken earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jordan Eberle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 28, worth 2.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 5, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Eberle led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 4.19 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.11, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 28 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 25. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 20 of 24 (-0.67 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 28 (2.12 goals saved above expected).