The Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames wrapped up their season series in fitting fashion—another one-goal game that went beyond regulation. But unlike the previous two matchups, which saw Seattle come out on top in overtime, this time it was Nazem Kadri and the Flames who secured the extra point with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night.
A familiar script with a different ending
It was the third overtime contest between the teams this season, and the fourth one-goal game overall. This time, however, the Kraken couldn’t complete the late-game heroics. Kadri’s second goal of the night came at 3:58 of OT, sealing Calgary’s second win in the season series and delivering Seattle its third straight loss.
The Kraken had hoped to flip the script late after Jordan Eberle tied the game 3-3 with 1:30 left in regulation, scoring with Joey Daccord pulled for an extra attacker. But Kadri’s overtime winner ensured that Calgary walked away with the extra point.
Momentum swings and special teams
Calgary struck first in the opening frame, with Adam Klapka slipping one past Daccord. Seattle responded in the second, starting with a power-play goal from Jaden Schwartz at 10:25. Then, fourth-liner Tye Kartye broke through the defense on a clean breakaway to give the Kraken their only lead of the night—his fifth goal of the season, and a much-needed one for the young winger.
That 2-1 advantage held until late in the third period, but a four-minute double minor against Brandon Montour gave Calgary a golden opportunity. Kadri tied it up with a power-play goal, and Rasmus Andersson added another moments later to swing the game 3-2 in the Flames' favor.
Seattle didn’t fold, though. Eberle’s clutch equalizer sent the game to overtime, but the Kraken couldn’t find the final answer this time around.
Missed opportunity to stay perfect
The loss marked the first time this season the Kraken have failed to secure a win when leading after two periods. Seattle had previously been a perfect 16-0-0 in that situation. With the defeat, the Minnesota Wild (27-0-0) are now the NHL’s last remaining unbeaten team when leading after two.
Daccord strong, but Flames too much
Joey Daccord stopped 33 of 37 shots but took the loss, falling to 23-19-5 on the season. He was sharp in stretches, but Calgary’s relentless pressure—particularly on the power play—was ultimately too much.
At the other end, rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf turned aside 26 Kraken shots to secure his 24th win.
The Kraken will return home to open a three-game homestand, starting Thursday night against a familiar foe: the Edmonton Oilers. Seattle has lost nine straight to Edmonton, but they’ll get one final shot this season to break the streak—this time on home ice.