Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 3 |
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 | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.08 | 1.95 |
| 2nd | Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 26:45 | 0.06 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.23 | 1.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:18 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Frederick Gaudreau, Oscar Fisker Molgaard | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:01 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Brandon Hagel, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:12 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Chandler Stephenson, Bobby McMann | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:35 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Kaapo Kakko, Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 05:56 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Darren Raddysh, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 10:18 | TBL | Corey Perry | Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:47 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Shane Wright, Berkly Catton | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 2.77 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 31.5% | 68.5% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 19 |
| Blocks | 27 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.09 | 1.56 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 23:04 | 0.31 | 1.52 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.42 | 1.41 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.03 | 0.99 |
| Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:46 | 0.04 | 0.92 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:18 | 0.08 | 0.83 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:17 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.16 | 0.44 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:40 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:56 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.25 | -0.60 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.08 | 1.95 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26:45 | 0.06 | 1.65 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.23 | 1.56 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.29 | 1.24 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:09 | 0.56 | 0.97 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.13 | 0.55 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:48 | 0.11 | 0.48 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.08 | 0.44 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.14 | 0.34 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:49 | 0.51 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:19 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.03 | -0.49 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.45 | W |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 16 | 20 | 78.9% | -2.42 | O |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 on Mar 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.77 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 1.73 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Charle-Edouard D'Astous led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.95 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charle-Edouard D'Astous led all skaters at 1.95, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.77 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 1.73, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 19 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 33. High-danger chances went 6 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 30 of 33 (-0.45 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 16 of 20 (-2.42 goals saved above expected).