Seattle Kraken at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights on Apr 15, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 1, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Reilly Smith | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13:10 | 0.55 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.52 | 1.23 |
| 3rd | Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:24 | SEA | Shane Wright | Jani Nyman, Jamie Oleksiak | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 17:35 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Reilly Smith, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:23 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Brayden McNabb, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 12:01 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Rasmus Andersson, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:36 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Kaedan Korczak, Tomas Hertl | 6v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.98 | 3.20 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 44.7% | 55.3% |
| Hits | 22 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.21 | 0.30 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:57 | 0.53 | 0.15 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly Smith | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13:10 | 0.55 | 2.14 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.52 | 1.23 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.10 | 0.79 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.13 | 0.79 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.09 | 0.70 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.36 | -0.10 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.29 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikke Kokko | Seattle Kraken | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -2.16 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | -0.07 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Apr 15, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.2 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 1.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Reilly Smith led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Apr 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Reilly Smith led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.2 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 1.98, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 23 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 26. High-danger chances went 6 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikke Kokko stopped 22 of 26 (-2.16 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 22 of 23 (-0.07 goals saved above expected).