Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Seattle Kraken on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Seattle Kraken 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20:58 | 0.14 | 2.57 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.07 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.05 | 1.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:45 | COL | Martin Necas | Devon Toews, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:54 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 18:48 | COL | Nicolas Roy | Brock Nelson, Nathan MacKinnon | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 13:36 | SEA | Ryker Evans | Chandler Stephenson | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 17:11 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Sam Malinski, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 12:41 | COL | Joel Kiviranta | Josh Manson, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.50 | 2.47 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 16 |
| Blocks | 19 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 20:58 | 0.14 | 2.57 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.07 | 1.44 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.05 | 1.08 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.12 | 0.84 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.13 | 0.75 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.12 | 0.75 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:18 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:04 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:20 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:31 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:19 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:39 | 0.54 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | -0.65 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 9 | 11 | 81.8% | -0.32 | |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 12 | 15 | 80.0% | -1.11 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–1 on Mar 12, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Seattle Kraken generated 2.47 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.5 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.57 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5–1 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 2.57, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 2.47 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.5, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 26 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 28 of 29 (-0.65 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 9 of 11 (-0.32 goals saved above expected).