Seattle turned Calgary’s home opener into a 6-1 road win, stretching a scoreless start into a five-goal advantage before the Flames found the net late. The Kraken opened the scoring on the power play, and their pressure kept producing chances as the game wore on. Calgary’s lone goal briefly interrupted the run, but Seattle answered on the next shift.
How the Game Played Out
The opening stretch offered glimpses of the contest to come. Calgary generated an early look when Back carried down the right wing, cut toward the middle and tested the goaltender with a shot that was stopped by the glove. Another Flames sequence featured a pass from Stro and a shot on net, but the game remained scoreless through those chances. Dustin Wolf also had to make a quick stop against Seattle after Montour helped create an opportunity.
Seattle broke through with the first goal on a power play. After a faceoff win and a pass across the ice, the Kraken sent the puck through traffic, where Eberle got a piece of it and put Seattle ahead. The video describes a fortunate bounce off his knee before the puck reached his stick. It was an efficient finish to the man-advantage chance and gave the visitors the lead.
The transcript’s middle section is truncated, so the intervening scoring sequence is not available in the supplied account. What is clear from the later action is how firmly Seattle had taken control: with 7:15 remaining in the third, the Flames were down 5-0. Wolf made additional stops in the closing stretch, including on a Winterton chance from close range, while Calgary also saw attempts hit the post.
Calgary finally broke through when Stro curled off the half wall and sent a wrist shot high into the top corner. It was a bright moment for the Flames, but Seattle responded on the next shift. The Kraken created a rebound chance, and Kako poked the puck past Wolf to restore the visitors’ five-goal cushion. Seattle’s answer left little room for a late rally, and the final score was 6-1.
What the Result Means
For Seattle, the road win offered a strong opening statement in a game where the first goal came on special teams and the lead grew into a decisive margin. The Kraken stayed dangerous around the net and answered quickly when Calgary scored, protecting the momentum they had built. The available facts do not establish a standings impact or broader season trend, but a six-goal performance is a clear start to build on.
For Calgary, the home opener came during the farewell season at the Dome, with the crowd already rocking before the puck dropped. The late goal provided a moment for the home side, though the result left the Flames with work to do after falling behind by five. Their next opportunity will be to carry the energy from that finish into the games ahead.
Watch the Highlights
Watch the video for the opening power-play goal, Wolf’s stops, Calgary’s late shot into the top corner and Seattle’s immediate response. The highlight package captures the key swings in a game that finished 6-1.
Final Score: Seattle Kraken 6, Calgary Flames 1.
Final Score: Calgary Flames 1, Seattle Kraken 6.
Source: NHL.com game data and Highlightly match video transcript