The Calgary Flames faced off against the Seattle Kraken at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The Flames won the game 4-2. This game added a win to the Flames’ record, bringing them to 13-17-4 for the season.

Key performances in the game included Mikael Backlund, who scored two goals for the Flames. Rasmus Andersson also stood out with three assists. The Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko managed to score a goal, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

The game between the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames started with both teams unable to score in the first three periods. Both teams had solid defense, keeping the game tight and scoreless. However, everything changed in overtime when the Calgary Flames took control. They scored four goals, leaving the Kraken behind. This sudden burst of scoring decided the game in favor of the Flames.

Seattle managed to score two goals in overtime, but it was not enough to catch up. Calgary had twice as many shots on goal as Seattle, with 46 compared to Seattle’s 23. The Flames also excelled in faceoffs, winning 35 to Seattle’s 26. The Kraken had more hits and takeaways, but Calgary’s offensive surge in overtime secured their victory.

• Rasmus Andersson stood out for the Calgary Flames. He had three assists and three shots on goal. His performance was key to the team’s success.
• Mikael Backlund also made a big impact for the Flames. He scored two goals and had four shots on goal. His efforts were crucial in securing the win.

• Nazem Kadri contributed to the Flames’ victory as well. He scored one goal and had one assist. His five shots on goal added pressure to the Seattle defense.
• For the Seattle Kraken, Kaapo Kakko managed to score one goal. He had two shots on goal, showing his ability to find the net.

• Joey Daccord, the Seattle Kraken’s goalie, faced a tough challenge. Despite the loss, he managed to make some key saves.
• Jamie Oleksiak, a defenseman for the Kraken, played a physical game. He had one shot on goal and added strength to the defense.

What’s Next

The Calgary Flames’ win over the Seattle Kraken impacted their standings in the Western Conference. Before the game, the Flames held a record of 13-17-4, placing them 15th in the conference. This victory slightly improves their record, but they remain in the lower part of the standings.

For the Seattle Kraken, the loss keeps them at a record of 12-13-6. They are positioned 13th in the Western Conference. Despite the loss, the Kraken maintain a slightly better standing than the Flames, but they need to secure wins in future games to climb higher in the rankings.

The Seattle Kraken are set to play against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, December 20. This game will be at the SAP Center. After that, they will face the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, December 22, at the Honda Center.

The Calgary Flames will play their next game at home against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, December 20. This game will take place at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Following that, they will head to Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, December 23.

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