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Jared McCann's 4-point effort propels Kraken past Capitals
Seattle forward scores twice and adds two assists in 5-1 win over Washington
Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:15am
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Jared McCann scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 5-1 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist, while Ryker Evans also scored for the Kraken. Alex Ovechkin scored the lone goal for the Capitals, who are in the midst of a six-game road trip.
Why it matters
The win helps the Kraken maintain their position in the tight Western Conference playoff race, while the loss continues a rough stretch for the Capitals as they try to keep pace in the Eastern Conference.
The details
McCann's big night included a power-play goal in the second period and an empty-net tally late in the third. Beniers and Eberle also scored in the second to give the Kraken a 3-0 lead. Ovechkin's goal early in the third pulled the Capitals within 3-1, but Evans and Beniers added late insurance goals for Seattle. Philipp Grubauer made 19 saves in the win, while Logan Thompson stopped 27 shots for Washington.
- The game was played on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
- The Kraken and Capitals are both in the midst of six-game homestands, with Seattle concluding theirs on Thursday against Toronto and Washington wrapping up their trip the same night in Detroit.
The players
Jared McCann
A forward for the Seattle Kraken who had a dominant offensive performance with two goals and two assists.
Alex Ovechkin
The veteran captain of the Washington Capitals, who scored his 22nd goal of the season in the loss.
Philipp Grubauer
The Kraken's starting goaltender, who made 19 saves to earn the victory.
Logan Thompson
The Capitals' goaltender, who stopped 27 shots in the losing effort.
Jordan Eberle
A forward for the Kraken who had a goal and an assist in the win.
What they’re saying
“Jared really set the tone for us tonight with his play. When your top guys are leading the way like that, it makes it a lot easier for the rest of the team to follow.”
— Dave Hakstol, Head Coach, Seattle Kraken
“We just couldn't find a way to generate enough offense tonight. Seattle's defense did a good job of limiting our chances, and we couldn't capitalize on the opportunities we did have.”
— Peter Laviolette, Head Coach, Washington Capitals
What’s next
The Kraken will look to finish their homestand on a high note when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. The Capitals will wrap up their six-game road trip the same night against the Detroit Red Wings.
The takeaway
McCann's dominant performance was the difference-maker, as his four-point night powered the Kraken to a crucial win over a fellow playoff contender in the Capitals. Seattle's ability to get contributions from its top players will be key as it looks to secure a postseason berth in the tight Western Conference race.
