Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 15, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 0 | 6 | 23:24 | 1.30 | 1.66 |
| 2nd | Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:18 | 0.63 | 1.37 |
| 3rd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:57 | 0.21 | 1.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:43 | SEA | Ryan Winterton | Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:53 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:38 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli, Dominic James | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 02:54 | SEA | Jared McCann | Jordan Eberle, Chandler Stephenson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:58 | TBL | Ilya Mikheyev | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:41 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Vince Dunn | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:07 | TBL | Victor Hedman | Pontus Holmberg | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 4.01 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Hits | 15 | 30 |
| Blocks | 11 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Winterton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:18 | 0.63 | 1.37 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.50 | 0.92 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:24 | 0.18 | 0.65 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.07 | 0.33 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Ville Ottavainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:05 | 0.15 | -0.04 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:18 | 0.08 | -0.36 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:39 | 0.68 | -0.44 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.01 | -0.44 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.35 | -0.57 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 23:24 | 1.30 | 1.66 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:57 | 0.21 | 1.20 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:55 | 0.07 | 1.03 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.10 | 0.99 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.12 | 0.88 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.11 | 0.85 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.19 | 0.62 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.10 | 0.46 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.04 | 0.26 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.17 | 0.01 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:56 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 22:16 | 0.72 | -0.32 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.01 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | 0.26 | O |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.04 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–3 on Oct 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.01 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.98 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brandon Hagel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.66 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 4–3 on Oct 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Hagel led all skaters at 1.66, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.01 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.98, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 27 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 35. High-danger chances went 16 to 21.