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 | 2.66 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.52 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.05 | 2.01 |
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 | 0.76 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:57 | 0.53 | 0.26 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.02 | 0.26 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.21 | -0.09 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.05 | -0.26 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.09 | -0.37 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.01 | -0.90 |
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 | 2.66 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.52 | 2.11 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.05 | 2.01 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.10 | 2.00 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.09 | 1.14 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.09 | 0.87 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.07 | 0.71 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.17 | 0.57 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.29 | 0.53 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.13 | 0.50 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.01 | 0.31 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.24 | -0.04 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.03 | -0.12 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.40 | -0.12 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikke Kokko | Seattle Kraken | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -0.99 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.70 | 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 2.66 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 22 of 23, worth 0.7 goals saved above expected.
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 2.66, 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 (-0.99 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 22 of 23 (0.7 goals saved above expected).