Calgary Flames' Powerplay Effort Not Enough in Close Battle with Seattle Kraken
In a closely contested match, the Calgary Flames now stand at 4-0-1 after a narrow defeat, while the Seattle Kraken improved their record to 4-2-0. The final score of 2-1 in favor of the Kraken reflects a game that was tightly fought until the very end.
Game Highlights
The Flames opened the scoring early in the first period, showcasing their ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities. Despite this initial success, they were unable to maintain their lead as the game progressed into regular play and eventually overtime. The team's statistics highlight a challenging night; they managed only one goal from 22 shots, translating to a shooting percentage of just 4 percent. This was complemented by an aggressive approach that saw them deliver 31 hits throughout the game.
On special teams, Calgary demonstrated efficiency on their powerplay by converting one out of three opportunities but struggled in faceoff circles with a win percentage of only 44 percent overall. Their defensive efforts were notable as well, blocking 16 shots and taking away five from Seattle.
Goalie Dan Vladar had an impressive night despite the loss, saving 21 out of 23 shots for a save percentage rounding up to an impeccable hundred percent. His performance underlines his critical role in keeping games within reach for Calgary.
Seattle's Response
The Kraken found their rhythm later in the game with goals coming from regular play and then sealing their victory during overtime. Their winning goal marked one out of six powerplay chances converted into scores—a testament to both teams' competitive spirit and tactical gameplay around penalties.
Seattle's goaltender Joey Daccord mirrored Vladar's performance with twenty-one saves on twenty-two shots faced, contributing significantly to his team's resilience and eventual triumph.
Looking Ahead
The Calgary Flames are set to host Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 22nd at 9:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming action live on ESPN+ or SportsNet PT for television viewership options.
This encounter promises another exciting chapter for Calgary as they aim to bounce back from this setback and continue building momentum early in this NHL season. Share this article if you're looking forward to seeing how Flames will fare against Penguins!