Florida Panthers at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Seattle Kraken on Mar 15, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Seattle Kraken 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 6 |
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 | Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:47 | 0.38 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Jamie Oleksiak | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.18 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.38 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:28 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Ryan Winterton, Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:52 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Kaapo Kakko, Jamie Oleksiak | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 12:07 | FLA | Vinnie Hinostroza | Luke Kunin, Jesper Boqvist | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:24 | SEA | Ryan Winterton | Ben Meyers, Brandon Montour | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 03:20 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Vince Dunn, Berkly Catton | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 10:07 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Kaapo Kakko, Eeli Tolvanen | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 14:37 | SEA | Jamie Oleksiak | Bobby McMann, Jordan Eberle | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 19:58 | FLA | Eetu Luostarinen | Gustav Forsling, Mackie Samoskevich | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.43 | 2.76 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 26 | 17 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 7 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:35 | 0.30 | 0.75 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:00 | 0.54 | 0.70 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:07 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:38 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:29 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.34 | -0.15 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.52 | -0.20 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:47 | 0.38 | 2.03 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.18 | 1.64 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.38 | 1.44 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:51 | 0.33 | 1.44 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:36 | 0.12 | 1.44 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:37 | 0.30 | 1.39 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 19 | 25 | 76.0% | -2.27 | L |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | -1.11 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Mar 15, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Seattle Kraken generated 2.76 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.43 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Kaapo Kakko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 23 of 25, worth -1.11 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Mar 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 6, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kaapo Kakko led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 2.76 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.43, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 25 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 25. High-danger chances went 15 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 19 of 25 (-2.27 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 23 of 25 (-1.11 goals saved above expected).