Seattle Kraken at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Florida Panthers 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Florida Panthers score | 8 |
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 | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12:54 | 0.53 | 3.89 |
| 2nd | Sam Bennett | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12:25 | 0.61 | 3.69 |
| 3rd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13:31 | 1.29 | 3.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:05 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 04:54 | SEA | Shane Wright | Berkly Catton, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:56 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Reinhart | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:07 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 06:02 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Niko Mikkola, Lars Eller | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 06:42 | FLA | Niko Mikkola | — | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 13:13 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Brady Tkachuk, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 2nd 19:05 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 02:25 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Matthew Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 5v4 | 2–7 |
| 3rd 03:49 | SEA | Ryker Evans | Berkly Catton, Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 3–7 |
| 3rd 11:14 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Uvis Balinskis, Dmitry Kulikov | 5v5 | 3–8 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 4.43 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 36.3% | 63.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 66.1% | 33.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 27 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.12 | 1.69 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.08 | 1.03 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.16 | 0.86 |
| Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.05 | 0.45 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.17 | 0.03 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:16 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.11 | -0.25 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.09 | -0.46 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.13 | -0.49 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.02 | -0.51 |
| Ville Ottavainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.15 | -0.64 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.03 | -0.82 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | -1.34 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.19 | -1.48 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.07 | -1.67 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.08 | -1.90 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:54 | 0.53 | 3.89 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12:25 | 0.61 | 3.69 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13:31 | 1.29 | 3.37 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 17:05 | 0.63 | 3.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:12 | 0.16 | 2.52 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.47 | 2.14 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | 1.91 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.06 | 1.79 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.04 | 1.06 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.03 | 0.92 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.01 | 0.83 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.19 | 0.47 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.14 | 0.32 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.02 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 29 | 37 | 78.4% | -3.78 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | Florida Panthers | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -1.38 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 8–3 on Oct 17, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Florida Panthers generated 4.43 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 1.59 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.89 on 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 of 23, worth -1.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Seattle Kraken 8–3 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 8, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 3.89, on 0G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 4.43 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 1.59, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 23 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 37. High-danger chances went 14 to 24.