Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 5 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.24 | 3.23 |
| 2nd | Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.08 | 3.18 |
| 3rd | Bobby McMann | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18:04 | 0.42 | 2.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:12 | SEA | Jared McCann | Brandon Montour, Jordan Eberle | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:42 | VAN | Evander Kane | Drew O'Connor, Zeev Buium | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:10 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Eeli Tolvanen, Shane Wright | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:06 | SEA | Jamie Oleksiak | Matty Beniers, Brandon Montour | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 04:14 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Jordan Eberle, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 09:58 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jordan Eberle, Bobby McMann | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 19:40 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Brock Boeser | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.42 | 2.84 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 24 |
| Blocks | 9 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.24 | 3.23 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.08 | 3.18 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:04 | 0.42 | 2.80 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.05 | 1.97 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.20 | 0.78 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:09 | 0.18 | 0.61 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.10 | 0.57 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.12 | 0.43 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.09 | 0.41 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.01 | 0.32 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:38 | 0.34 | 0.24 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:56 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:50 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.11 | -0.75 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.22 | 0.99 |
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.27 | 0.90 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.40 | 0.84 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17:58 | 0.55 | 0.57 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:07 | 0.28 | 0.44 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:59 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:14 | 0.04 | -0.01 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.03 | -0.33 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:16 | 0.08 | -0.45 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:12 | 0.21 | -0.56 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.03 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 0.62 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -2.64 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.84 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.42 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken 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.
Matty Beniers led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.23 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 of 34, worth 0.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matty Beniers led all skaters at 3.23, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.84 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.42, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 33 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 34. High-danger chances went 10 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 of 34 (0.62 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 28 of 33 (-2.64 goals saved above expected).