Seattle Kraken at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Minnesota Wild on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
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 | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:09 | 0.30 | 2.66 |
| 2nd | Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.08 | 2.47 |
| 3rd | Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.19 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:23 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Kaapo Kakko, Jaden Schwartz | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:57 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:10 | SEA | Adam Larsson | Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:38 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:46 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Ryan Hartman, Jared Spurgeon | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 06:49 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:17 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | — | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 2.99 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 9 | 15 |
| Blocks | 11 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:18 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.11 | 0.47 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:27 | 0.36 | 0.45 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:46 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:56 | 0.37 | -0.15 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.05 | -0.29 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:55 | 0.20 | -0.35 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.12 | -0.49 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.04 | -0.71 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:09 | 0.30 | 2.66 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.08 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.19 | 2.09 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.29 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.46 | 1.30 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.31 | 1.27 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.06 | 1.14 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | 1.06 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:40 | 0.19 | 0.53 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:19 | 0.03 | 0.53 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.07 | 0.48 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.15 | 0.43 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:58 | 0.53 | 0.10 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.08 | -0.36 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:30 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.34 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.02 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–2 on Apr 07, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.99 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Joel Eriksson Ek led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.66 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 5–2 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Eriksson Ek led all skaters at 2.66, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.99 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.3, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 27 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 29. High-danger chances went 9 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 24 of 28 (-1.34 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 25 of 27 (0.02 goals saved above expected).