Seattle Kraken at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 09, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 6, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 6 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
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 | Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.44 | 2.31 |
| 2nd | Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:33 | 1.21 | 2.30 |
| 3rd | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:18 | 0.87 | 1.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:19 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:52 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Kaapo Kakko, Joshua Mahura | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:00 | DET | William Wallinder | Alex DeBrincat, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:39 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Ryan Winterton, Ben Meyers | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:59 | SEA | Mackie Samoskevich | Jared McCann | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 07:44 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Ryan Winterton, Ben Meyers | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 14:05 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Berkly Catton, Brandon Montour | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 11:53 | SEA | Vince Dunn | Chandler Stephenson, Brandon Montour | 3v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 15:27 | DET | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | — | 5v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.97 | 4.07 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 23 |
| Blocks | 22 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.44 | 2.31 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:33 | 1.21 | 2.30 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.19 | 1.68 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26:03 | 0.12 | 1.67 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.00 | 1.56 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:05 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.13 | 0.82 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.26 | 0.52 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.33 | 0.50 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.09 | 0.46 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.46 | 0.34 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:57 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.34 | 0.06 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.12 | -0.07 |
| Ville Ottavainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | 0.87 | 1.89 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.27 | 1.17 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:23 | 0.04 | 1.03 |
| William Wallinder | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.05 | 0.57 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:11 | 0.53 | 0.37 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.46 | 0.36 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.12 | 0.27 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:36 | 0.49 | 0.23 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.31 | 0.18 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.13 | 0.01 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:44 | 0.17 | -0.04 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.22 | -0.07 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.04 | -0.08 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.17 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 37 | 40 | 92.5% | 1.07 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 10 | 15 | 66.7% | -3.15 | L |
| Daniil Tarasov | Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 9 | 88.9% | 1.12 |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6–3 on Oct 09, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.07 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.97 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ben Meyers led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.31 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 8 of 9, worth 1.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Detroit Red Wings 6–3 on Oct 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 6, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ben Meyers led all skaters at 2.31, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.07 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.97, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 24 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 40. High-danger chances went 18 to 27.