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2025-26 regular season

Kraken at Rangers

🗓 📍 Madison Square Garden, New York 🔁 Season series tied 1–1

Kraken beat Rangers 4–2 at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2026.

SEA – NYR
29–22
Shots on goal
20–31
Hits
19–3
Blocked shots
8–6
Takeaways
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The game

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Three stars

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1st star 🦑 SEA
Jared McCann
1 G
3 shots · 18:48 TOI
2nd star 🦑 SEA
Berkly Catton
1 G
3 shots · 13:28 TOI
3rd star 🦑 SEA
Eeli Tolvanen
1 G
2 shots · 16:04 TOI

Scoring

6 goals · in order
1st period
🗽 Mika Zibanejad Go-ahead 1st · 03:08
0–1
🗽 Sam Carrick 1st · 05:31
Unassisted · beat Philipp Grubauer
0–2
2nd period
🦑 Eeli Tolvanen 2nd · 01:00
1–2
🦑 Jordan Eberle Tying 2nd · 04:27
2–2
3rd period
🦑 Berkly Catton Go-ahead 3rd · 12:02
3–2
🦑 Jared McCann Empty net 3rd · 19:50
Unassisted
4–2

Game recap

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Post-Game Analysis: Rangers vs. Kraken

In a thrilling matchup, the Seattle Kraken emerged victorious over the New York Rangers with a final score of 4-2. The Kraken mounted a strong comeback after falling behind early, showcasing their ability to shift momentum and capitalize on key opportunities.

Big Picture

The game started in favor of the Rangers, who dominated the first period with two quick goals from Mika Zibanejad and Sam Carrick, putting them up 2-0. However, the Kraken showcased resilience, fighting back in the second and third periods to take control of the game. The final 20 minutes saw them score two more crucial goals, sealing a solid win on the road.

Turning Point

The turning point occurred early in the second period when Eeli Tolvanen scored, narrowing the Rangers' lead to 2-1. This goal shifted the energy in the arena, igniting the Kraken's offense. Just a few minutes later, Jordan Eberle tied the game at 2-2, completing a rapid turnaround that shifted the momentum firmly in Seattle's favor. From that moment onward, the Rangers struggled to regain their earlier composure.

Standout Performances

Kraken forwards were instrumental in this victory. Eeli Tolvanen and Jordan Eberle both played pivotal roles in the second period with their goals, while Berkly Catton added a key goal in the third period to give Seattle the lead for good. Jared McCann capped off the scoring, demonstrating the Kraken's depth and ability to capitalize in critical moments.

On the Rangers' side, Mika Zibanejad was a bright spot with his early goal and assist on Carrick's score. However, despite their strong start, the rest of the lineup could not sustain that momentum as the game progressed.

What It Means

This win is a significant boost for the Kraken, showcasing their capability to fight back from a deficit and outlast their opponents. It strengthens their position as a competitive team in the league, proving they can perform under pressure. For the Rangers, this game serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining focus and composure, especially after a strong start. They will need to regroup and learn from this experience to avoid similar pitfalls in future games.

Lines & pairings

Estimated from ice time
🦑Kraken
L1 McCann · Beniers · Eberle 19:38
L2 Schwartz · Gaudreau · Tolvanen 16:30
L3 Catton · Meyers · Kakko 13:28
L4 Wright · Winterton · Melanson 9:08
D1 Lindgren · Larsson 22:07
D2 Fleury · Dunn 19:54
D3 Evans · Oleksiak 16:04
🗽Rangers
L1 Panarin · Trocheck · Zibanejad 21:17
L2 Cuylle · Miller · Laba 17:13
L3 Lafrenière · Othmann · Perreault 14:15
L4 Carrick · Brodzinski · Raddysh 8:40
D1 Gavrikov · Schneider 22:48
D2 Robertson · Borgen 18:42
D3 Soucy · Morrow 15:29

Team stats

Away left · home right
🦑SEA NYR🗽
29 Shots on goal 22
20 Hits 31
19 Blocked shots 3
8 Takeaways 6
17 Giveaways 14
4 Penalty minutes 4
SEA shooting 13.8% (4/29) NYR shooting 9.1% (2/22)

Goaltending

Saves, shots faced and save percentage
🦑Kraken
20/22
.909 SV% · 2 GA · 60:00 TOI
🗽Rangers
25/28
.893 SV% · 3 GA · 58:08 TOI

Where the goals came from

6 of 6 goals located
Mika Zibanejad · 1st 03:08 · 0–1 Sam Carrick · 1st 05:31 · 0–2 Eeli Tolvanen · 2nd 01:00 · 1–2 Jordan Eberle · 2nd 04:27 · 2–2 Berkly Catton · 3rd 12:02 · 3–2 Jared McCann · 3rd 19:50 · 4–2
SEA NYR
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Period by period

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After 1st — 0–2
Kraken
Kraken — trailing by 2 goals after 1st: 1-0-2 (33% win rate, 3 games)
Rangers
Rangers — leading by 2 goals after 1st: 2-0 (100% win rate, 2 games)
After 2nd — 2–2
Kraken
Kraken — tied after 2nd: 6-3-6 (40% win rate, 15 games)
Rangers
Rangers — tied after 2nd: 6-5-1 (50% win rate, 12 games)
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Who won Kraken vs Rangers on January 12, 2026?

Kraken won 4–2. The final score was Kraken 4, Rangers 2.

Who scored for Kraken?

Berkly Catton, Eeli Tolvanen, Jared McCann, Jordan Eberle.

Who scored for Rangers?

Mika Zibanejad, Sam Carrick.

How did the Kraken goalie play?

Philipp Grubauer made 20 saves on 22 shots (.909 save percentage).

How did the Rangers goalie play?

Jonathan Quick made 25 saves on 28 shots (.893 save percentage).

Where is Kraken vs Rangers played?

At Madison Square Garden in New York, the Rangers home rink.

What is the Kraken vs Rangers season series?

Season series tied 1–1 after 2 games.

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