Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 6, Seattle Kraken 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
| Seattle Kraken 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 | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.27 | 3.27 |
| 2nd | Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:04 | 1.00 | 2.96 |
| 3rd | Mark Stone | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.50 | 2.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:02 | VGK | Victor Olofsson | Rasmus Andersson, Tomas Hertl | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:58 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:43 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 13:07 | VGK | Victor Olofsson | Tomas Hertl, Trevor Connelly | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 19:29 | VGK | Jack Eichel | — | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 3rd 04:52 | SEA | Shane Wright | Kaapo Kakko, Cale Fleury | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 09:43 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 6–1 |
| 3rd 15:00 | SEA | Jared McCann | Jordan Eberle, Kaapo Kakko | 5v4 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.03 | 1.93 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 17 |
| Blocks | 12 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.27 | 3.27 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 16:04 | 1.00 | 2.96 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.50 | 2.41 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:48 | 0.35 | 1.90 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.00 | 1.71 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.17 | 1.05 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.22 | 1.04 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.36 | 0.95 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.12 | 0.82 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:05 | 0.25 | 0.36 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.43 | 0.33 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:09 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.03 | 0.83 |
| Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.33 | 0.63 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15:07 | 0.49 | 0.45 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.33 | 0.01 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.05 | -0.34 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:57 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.22 | -0.45 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.38 | -0.53 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:16 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:01 | 0.04 | -1.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | -0.07 | W |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -2.35 | L |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 6 | 7 | 85.7% | 0.38 |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 6–2 on Oct 06, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.93 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 4.03 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.27 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 6–2 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 3.27, on 1G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.93 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.03, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 28 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 27. High-danger chances went 24 to 15.