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Seattle Kraken Quench Calgary Flames' Fire with a 4-2 Victory

The Seattle Kraken, now with a record of 4-2, extinguished the Calgary Flames in their latest encounter. The final score read 4-2 in favor of the visiting team.


Mar 4, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin (55) controls the puck in front of Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

From the opening faceoff at Scotiabank Saddledome, the Kraken demonstrated their intent to dominate. They opened the scoring in the first period and maintained that momentum by adding another goal in the second period. The third period saw them solidify their lead with two additional goals, bringing their total for the game to four.


The Kraken's offense was firing on all cylinders as they managed to put up 30 shots on goal throughout the game. Their shooting accuracy was impressive, with a shooting percentage of 13 percent indicating a high level of precision in front of net. A shorthanded goal highlighted their opportunistic play and contributed significantly to their overall performance.


Mar 4, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Martin Pospisil (76) shoots the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, Seattle's goaltender was nothing short of stellar, saving all but two of the 37 shots faced for an impeccable save percentage rounding up to one hundred percent. This brick wall defense was pivotal as it kept Calgary at bay during crucial moments.


Special teams played a role too; although Seattle didn't capitalize on any powerplay opportunities despite having four chances and three shots on goal during these times, they were formidable while down a man. They won seven out of eight faceoffs when playing powerplay situations which is an impressive eighty-eight percent win rate.


Mar 4, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) reacts after being hit by the puck during the second period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames showed resilience despite being unable to overcome Seattle's lead. They managed two goals from twenty-five even-strength shots and added one more during powerplay time from eleven attempts there – showcasing some efficiency when they had an extra skater on ice.


The Flames also displayed physicality matching that of Seattle with both teams recording twenty hits each; however, it wasn't enough to swing momentum back into their favor consistently throughout this matchup.


As fans look ahead after this victory over Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome where attendance numbered sixteen thousand five hundred sixteen spectators witnessed this contest unfold over sixty minutes - attention turns towards future challenges for Seattle Kraken.


Seattle will next take flight against Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre located in Winnipeg on March 6th at 7:00 PM Central Time (8:00 PM Eastern Time). Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds either online via ESPN+ or through traditional television broadcast provided by ROOT Sports NW.

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