The Seattle Kraken looked promising after clawing back in the second and third periods but ultimately fell short, losing 3-2 to the Calgary Flames at home. The game got off to a disastrous start as the Kraken’s offense was stifled by a porous first period—one that saw the Flames capitalize on every opportunity.
After a disallowed power-play goal from Jaden Schwartz, ruled off for goalie interference, Calgary’s Morgan Frost broke the ice with a goal 5:57 left in the opening period. The Flames then struck again; following a big hit by Brayden Pachal that sparked a fight and led to a double-minor on Seattle for roughing, Calgary was awarded a power-play opportunity. With just 3:17 remaining in the period, Yegor Sharangovich doubled Calgary’s lead by beating Joey Daccord through the five-hole—a goal that stood after a lengthy review despite a challenge from the Kraken. Shortly after, Jonathan Huberdeau rounded out the first-period barrage with his 20th goal of the season on a 5-on-3 power play, making it 3-0.
Seattle finally found their rhythm when Kaapo Kakko scored a power-play one-timer with 5:29 remaining in the second period, a goal that carried an assist from Schwartz, marking his 300th career point. Brandon Tanev then pulled the Kraken within one with a late third-period marker at 5:41, but it wasn’t enough to force overtime.
The Kraken’s struggles were compounded by seven penalties for 14 minutes, with three players in the box at one point, and a disjointed start that set them back early. Despite a late rally, Seattle’s inability to overcome a punishing first period once again proved decisive as the Flames secured a 3-2 victory.