Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames shared four goals apiece in an NHL encounter on 25th September 2026, the hosts prevailing 4-3 in what proved a sharp contest between two sides still finding their feet.
Both clubs sat on zero matches and zero points in the standings, so this was among the season's opening fixtures, yet the quality of the game belied the fresh calendar. The Kraken had ended a barren spell against their western rivals earlier in the month with a 4-2 victory, and this time they held their nerve when the match tightened.
We had called for Seattle to win, confidence at 48 per cent, and the prediction came good. The hosts found their rhythm when it mattered, pinning Calgary back in the decisive moments and punishing them for the errors that crept in under pressure.
The Flames, meanwhile, showed flashes of their attacking intent but could not find a consistent answer when Seattle raised their level. Recent form had them beating Vancouver 3-1 on the 23rd, but here they were reduced to chasing the game and could not hold every card.
What stood out was not any single moment but the pattern: Seattle stayed composed while Calgary grew increasingly desperate. The old head of the visitors' coaching staff tried to settle things but the high line was picked apart time and again.
Four goals scored, three conceded — a result that tells you everything about a match decided by moments rather than possession. The Kraken now sit on two wins from their opening run, while Calgary will have to look at what went wrong and how to respond.
