Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 16, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 0, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 0 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.11 | 1.70 |
| 2nd | Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:24 | 0.12 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.15 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 17:38 | COL | Nick Blankenburg | Brent Burns, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 12:19 | COL | Parker Kelly | Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.13 | 3.48 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 34.8% | 65.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 12 |
| Blocks | 19 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.06 | -0.09 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.04 | -0.14 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.13 | -0.23 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:18 | 0.07 | -0.24 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.10 | -0.25 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.01 | -0.32 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.06 | -0.45 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:57 | 0.20 | -0.58 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.01 | -0.66 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:54 | 0.05 | -0.76 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.14 | -1.13 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.11 | 1.70 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:24 | 0.12 | 1.61 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.15 | 1.60 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.12 | 1.48 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.06 | 1.35 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:24 | 0.15 | 0.97 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.52 | 0.50 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.23 | 0.47 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:22 | 0.95 | 0.44 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.03 | 0.42 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.12 | 0.41 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.21 | 0.35 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.11 | 0.27 |
| Jason Polin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:13 | 0.06 | 0.27 |
| Alex Barré-Boulet | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.05 | 0.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Ostman | Seattle Kraken | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 0.70 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 0.85 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Seattle Kraken 2–0 on Apr 16, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.48 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 1.13 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.7 on 2 assists.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 22 of 22, worth 0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2–0 on Apr 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 2, Seattle Kraken 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters at 1.7, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.48 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 1.13, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 22 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 35. High-danger chances went 5 to 17.