Game Day Preview: Flames vs. Kraken - The Hockey News
The Calgary Flames (13-17-4) are back at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday night to take on the Seattle Kraken (12-13-6).
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest available on Flames vs. Kraken.
- Latest result recap: The Flames edged the Kraken 4-2 in their most recent meeting at Calgary, with Mikael Backlund scoring twice and Matt Coronato adding a key third-period goal. This game kept Calgary in the playoff push while Seattle’s performance was highlighted by strong third-period pressure.[2]
- Most recent head-to-head score update: In early January 2026, the Kraken defeated the Flames 5-1, led by Philipp Grubauer’s 41 saves and goals from Matty Beniers and others, showing Seattle’s offensive surge in that stretch.[3][5]
- Notable lineup and injuries: Calgary’s defenseman Jake Bean was sidelined indefinitely due to surgery in the December/January window, impacting their blue-line depth in several matchups against Seattle.[4][2]
- Preview context (for upcoming or recent games): The Flames and Kraken have each trended toward scoring depth from forwards like Nazem Kadri and Mikael Backlund for Calgary, while Seattle leaned on high-tempo lines and goaltending in Grubauer’s run in the same period.[3][4]
- Odds and analysis: Betting/preview outlets in December 2025 suggested a tight contest with Calgary at home and Seattle relying on margin for error, though recent results show Seattle capable of stout road performances when Grubauer is in form.[8][10]
If you want, I can pull the exact latest score, date, and venue for the most recent Flames–Kraken game, or compile a quick head-to-head chart (goals by period, home/away records, and notable injuries) with sources.