Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Seattle Kraken on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
| 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 | Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.21 | 1.75 |
| 2nd | Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.24 | 1.57 |
| 3rd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.15 | 1.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 09:15 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:37 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Ilya Mikheyev, Wyatt Kaiser | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 10:48 | SEA | Jaden Schwartz | Eeli Tolvanen, Matty Beniers | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:08 | CHI | Sacha Boisvert | Kevin Korchinski, Landon Slaggert | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 14:18 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Berkly Catton, Jaden Schwartz | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:48 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Wyatt Kaiser, Connor Bedard | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 16 |
| Blocks | 20 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.21 | 1.75 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.15 | 1.26 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:20 | 0.01 | 1.20 |
| Sacha Boisvert | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:18 | 0.38 | 1.15 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:48 | 0.39 | 1.13 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:58 | 0.09 | 0.87 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.02 | 0.75 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:04 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.23 | 0.50 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:27 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:12 | 0.61 | 0.33 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:12 | 0.39 | 0.18 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.15 | -0.22 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.24 | 1.57 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:59 | 0.25 | 1.14 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.29 | 1.04 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.13 | 1.04 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.14 | 0.84 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:03 | 0.24 | 0.60 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:57 | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:04 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.12 | -0.24 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:02 | 0.07 | -1.08 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.02 | -1.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.52 | W |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.25 | L |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Apr 04, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 2.62 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 3.0 — the run of play matched the result, with Chicago Blackhawks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Connor Bedard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.75 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor Bedard led all skaters at 1.75, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 2.62 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.0, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 31 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 27. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arvid Soderblom stopped 25 of 27 (0.52 goals saved above expected); Philipp Grubauer stopped 27 of 30 (-0.25 goals saved above expected).