Tampa Bay Lightning at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Seattle Kraken on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
| 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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 3 | 2 | 7 | 19:49 | 1.28 | 3.58 |
| 2nd | Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.19 | 2.77 |
| 3rd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.36 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:45 | TBL | Gage Goncalves | Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:49 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:57 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 01:07 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 09:46 | SEA | Jared McCann | Jordan Eberle, Philipp Grubauer | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:35 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:54 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Gage Goncalves, Nikita Kucherov | 4v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 17:16 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Anthony Cirelli | 6v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 1.80 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 3 |
| Corsi % | 64.0% | 36.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Hits | 21 | 23 |
| Blocks | 7 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 19:49 | 1.28 | 3.58 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.19 | 2.77 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.36 | 2.03 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.20 | 1.64 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:10 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.24 | 0.65 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.18 | 0.55 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.18 | 0.50 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.21 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 20 | 25 | 79.2% | -2.83 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Seattle Kraken 6–2 on Mar 17, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.8 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.58 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6–2 on Mar 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 3.58, on 3G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.8 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.96, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 25 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 18. High-danger chances went 17 to 3.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 16 of 18 (-0.21 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 20 of 25 (-2.83 goals saved above expected).