Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken on Nov 12, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Veikkaus Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.39 | +0.48 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.34 | +0.47 |
| 3rd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.09 | +0.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:44 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | K'Andre Miller, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:50 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Jackson Blake, Nikolaj Ehlers | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:34 | CAR | Juuso Välimäki | Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 11:41 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | K'Andre Miller, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 13:15 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Mackie Samoskevich | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 13 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 1.72 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 70.0% | 30.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 12 | 23 |
| Blocks | 10 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.39 | +0.48 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.34 | +0.47 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.09 | +0.46 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.49 | +0.30 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.33 | +0.19 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.10 | +0.19 |
| Juuso Välimäki | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:59 | 0.08 | +0.16 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:41 | 0.13 | +0.13 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.18 | +0.10 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.34 | +0.08 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.20 | +0.04 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.00 | +0.04 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:47 | 0.18 | +0.01 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.12 | −0.02 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.07 | −0.02 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.09 | −0.03 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.00 | −0.07 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.36 | +0.19 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.38 | +0.11 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.22 | +0.09 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.19 | +0.01 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:13 | 0.21 | −0.01 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.02 | −0.03 |
| Ville Ottavainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.00 | −0.05 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.03 | −0.06 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.07 | −0.08 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.00 | −0.08 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.03 | −0.09 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:39 | 0.00 | −0.10 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | −0.13 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | −0.15 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.13 | −0.17 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:33 | 0.07 | −0.19 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | −0.20 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.01 | −0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | 0.72 | W | +0.88 |
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.85 | L | −0.69 |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Nov 12, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 1.72 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.15 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.48 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 12 of 13, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Nov 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at +0.48, on 1 G, 1 A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 1.72 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.15, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 30 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 13. High-danger chances went 26 to 10.