Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Washington Capitals on Oct 11, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 5, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 5 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.11 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24:43 | 0.04 | 1.86 |
| 3rd | Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.18 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:06 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Vince Dunn, Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:41 | WSH | Jordan Kyrou | Cole Hutson, Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:47 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Ilya Protas, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:49 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Chandler Stephenson, Bobby McMann | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:24 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Ryan Winterton, Ben Meyers | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 00:46 | WSH | Boone Jenner | — | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:33 | SEA | Jared McCann | Brandon Montour, Ryker Evans | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 17:20 | SEA | Ryan Winterton | Ben Meyers, Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.92 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Hits | 13 | 31 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 1 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.11 | 2.17 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:43 | 0.04 | 1.86 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.18 | 1.78 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:24 | 0.55 | 1.46 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:58 | 0.74 | 1.37 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.01 | 1.26 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.32 | 1.21 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:16 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.12 | 0.94 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:36 | 1.06 | 0.65 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:25 | 0.20 | 0.08 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.07 | -0.27 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.16 | -0.32 |
| Ville Ottavainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.11 | -0.61 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:02 | 0.24 | 1.56 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.22 | 1.41 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:21 | 0.30 | 1.40 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:31 | 0.59 | 1.19 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:56 | 0.43 | 0.30 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.34 | 0.26 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.38 | 0.15 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 27:23 | 0.22 | -0.02 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:05 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:32 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.15 | -0.41 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:17 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.37 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.28 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Oct 11, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 3.37 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.92 — the run of play matched the result, with Seattle Kraken earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Vince Dunn led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Oct 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 5, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vince Dunn led all skaters at 2.17, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.37 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.92, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 27 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 36. High-danger chances went 18 to 29.