Detroit Red Wings at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Seattle Kraken on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 3, Seattle Kraken 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
| Seattle Kraken 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 | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:49 | 0.42 | 1.66 |
| 2nd | Brandon Montour | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 30:44 | 0.05 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.32 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:45 | SEA | Mackie Samoskevich | Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:22 | SEA | Ryker Evans | — | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 16:01 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Berkly Catton | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 06:25 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Emmitt Finnie, Anton Johansson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 07:24 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:43 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond | 4v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SEA | Bobby McMann | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 2.35 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 13 |
| Blocks | 17 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 6 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:49 | 0.42 | 1.66 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.32 | 1.37 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.17 | 1.12 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23:02 | 0.27 | 0.99 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.06 | 0.82 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24:08 | 0.56 | 0.77 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.21 | 0.03 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:28 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:22 | 0.05 | -0.51 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 30:44 | 0.05 | 1.60 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.07 | 1.23 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:34 | 0.09 | 1.06 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:37 | 0.09 | 0.57 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.26 | 0.56 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.06 | 0.46 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.13 | 0.33 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:34 | 0.32 | 0.20 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.34 | 0.08 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:59 | 0.66 | 0.06 |
| Ville Ottavainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8:45 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.18 | -0.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Detroit Red Wings | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.65 | O |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.70 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 2.35 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.3 — Seattle Kraken edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.66 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 24 of 27, worth -0.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex DeBrincat led all skaters at 1.66, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 2.35 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.3, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 25 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 27. High-danger chances went 29 to 22.