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Seattle Kraken to Ignite the Ice in Fiery Encounter with Calgary Flames

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling game. The Kraken, coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, are looking to assert their dominance on the ice and secure a win in this upcoming match.


Oct 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) skates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images

Recent Performance Trends


Analyzing the Seattle Kraken's recent games reveals a team that has experienced both highs and lows. In their last three matches, they've shown variability in their performance. A notable victory came against the Chicago Blackhawks with an impressive 6-2 win, showcasing their offensive capabilities by netting six goals from thirty shots. This victory was highlighted by standout performances from Adam Larsson, Shane Wright, and Matty Beniers.


However, this high was followed by a challenging game against the Minnesota Wild where they were unable to score despite thirty-four shots on goal, ultimately losing 4-0. This loss highlighted areas for improvement in converting opportunities into points.


Oct 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Calgary Flames right wing Anthony Mantha (39) skates as Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) defends during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images

Their most recent game saw them lose narrowly to Edmonton Oilers 5-4 after pushing into overtime. Despite this loss, there were positive signs as they managed four goals and showed resilience to take the game beyond regulation time.


Key Factors for Upcoming Game


The key for Seattle will be consistency across all facets of play; from goaltending which has seen fluctuating save percentages across these games but remained strong overall with saves percentages rounding up near perfect in two out of three matches; to powerplay opportunities which have been capitalized on sporadically.


Oct 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (41) moves the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images

Faceoff performance will also be critical; despite winning only 44 percent against Edmonton Oilers and showing similar struggles in other games – improving faceoff wins could provide more control over the game flow and possession.


The venue could play its part too; playing away at Scotiabank Saddledome presents its challenges including adapting quickly to different ice conditions and managing travel fatigue effectively. However, it also offers an opportunity for Seattle Kraken players like Kaapo Kakko who shone brightly even in tough situations during past games – indicating potential key players who can turn around any situation favorably for their team.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for March 25th at 9:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Saddledome or tune into ESPN+, KHN or KONG networks for live broadcasts of what is expected to be an intense battle on ice between these two teams striving towards securing crucial points as we head deeper into the season.


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