Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Seattle Kraken 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
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 | Mark Stone | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20:13 | 1.25 | 1.78 |
| 2nd | Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.77 | 1.62 |
| 3rd | Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 8 | 19:33 | 0.54 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:04 | VGK | Mark Stone | Rasmus Andersson, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:55 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Tomas Hertl | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 17:54 | SEA | Jared McCann | Vince Dunn, Chandler Stephenson | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 01:11 | VGK | Brett Howden | Pavel Dorofeyev, Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 06:11 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 09:16 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Jordan Eberle | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | VGK | Mitch Marner | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SEA | Matty Beniers | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SEA | Berkly Catton | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.19 | 4.66 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 23 | 20 |
| Blocks | 15 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 8 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:13 | 1.25 | 1.78 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.67 | 0.78 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29:03 | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.18 | 0.71 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.08 | 0.51 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.66 | 0.42 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:50 | 0.18 | 0.39 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.27 | 0.37 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:05 | 0.07 | 0.37 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:26 | 0.43 | 0.30 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:05 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.04 | 0.26 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.59 | 0.24 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.18 | 0.04 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.36 | -0.01 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.77 | 1.62 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 19:33 | 0.54 | 1.59 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.09 | 1.39 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:23 | 0.09 | 1.03 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:17 | 0.64 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:02 | 0.33 | 0.56 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.26 | 0.47 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:01 | 0.62 | 0.32 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:01 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:30 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.47 | 0.13 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:09 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.04 | -0.14 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.05 | -0.51 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.39 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.41 | O |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 32 | 35 | 91.2% | 0.72 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Apr 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 4.66 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 5.19 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mark Stone led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.78 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 32 of 35, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Stone led all skaters at 1.78, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 4.66 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 5.19, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 34 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 33. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 30 of 33 (0.41 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 32 of 35 (0.72 goals saved above expected).