Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken on Mar 02, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 1, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
| Seattle Kraken 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 | Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.06 | 1.16 |
| 2nd | Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.11 | 1.12 |
| 3rd | Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.21 | 1.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:22 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:48 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Frederick Gaudreau, Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 18:30 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jordan Martinook, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 15 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 1.64 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 72.8% | 27.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 31 |
| Blocks | 7 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.06 | 1.16 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.09 | 0.91 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:02 | 0.16 | 0.87 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.21 | 0.26 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.24 | 0.16 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:48 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:49 | 0.54 | -0.22 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:39 | 0.14 | -0.26 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.06 | -0.43 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:27 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.11 | 1.12 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.21 | 1.07 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.13 | 0.78 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.06 | 0.78 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.17 | 0.29 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.07 | 0.14 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.07 | -0.01 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:42 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.22 | -0.02 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.02 | -0.04 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.08 | -0.21 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.24 | -0.27 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.04 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 13 | 15 | 86.7% | -0.56 | L |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 1.23 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 on Mar 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.64 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.34 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Sean Walker led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.16 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 35 of 36, worth 1.23 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 on Mar 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 2, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Walker led all skaters at 1.16, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.64 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.34, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 36 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 15. High-danger chances went 9 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 13 of 15 (-0.56 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 35 of 36 (1.23 goals saved above expected).