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Did Seattle Kraken's Third Period Surge at Scotiabank Saddledome Overwhelm Calgary Flames?

The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 19-14-7, faced off against the Calgary Flames, who stood at 18-20-4. The game concluded with a scoreline of 5-1 in favor of the visiting team. This victory marked a significant win for the Kraken as they continue to build momentum in their season.


Jan 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) makes a save against Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

First Period


The first period saw both teams testing each other's defenses without any goals being scored by Seattle. The Flames managed to break through with Adam Klapka finding the net, giving them an early lead. Despite this setback, Philipp Grubauer's performance between the pipes was commendable as he made several crucial saves to keep his team within striking distance.


Second Period


As the second period unfolded, Shane Wright stepped up for Seattle by scoring and leveling the game at 1-1. The equalizer seemed to energize the Kraken as they began dominating possession and creating more opportunities on goal. Their defensive unit also tightened up significantly, preventing Calgary from capitalizing on their chances.


Jan 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (27) controls the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Third Period


The third period was where Seattle truly shone. They unleashed an offensive barrage that overwhelmed Calgary’s defense and goaltender Jacob Markstrom. With four goals scored in this period alone, including contributions from Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle, it became clear that what went wrong for Seattle Kraken earlier had been rectified effectively.


Philipp Grubauer continued his stellar performance throughout all three periods by making 41 saves out of 42 shots faced—an effort that earned him recognition as one of three stars of this matchup alongside Shane Wright who contributed significantly upfront.


Jan 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a save against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Seattle coach post-game reaction highlighted satisfaction over how well his players executed strategies during critical moments while maintaining composure under pressure—a testament not only towards individual talent but also teamwork cohesion which proved pivotal against such formidable opponents like those wearing Flaming C jerseys tonight!


In terms of overall statistics: despite being outshot (42 vs 28), hitting less frequently than their counterparts (20 vs35), having fewer faceoffs won (25 vs30) - these numbers didn’t deter them from securing victory thanks largely due strong goaltending efforts combined relentless attacking spirit displayed especially during final stages when stakes were highest possible!


Looking ahead now towards next challenge awaiting back home Climate Pledge Arena where they'll host Boston Bruins January sixth starting ten pm eastern standard time broadcasted live via ESPN+, NESN among others ensuring fans won't miss single moment action-packed encounter sure deliver plenty excitement thrills alike! Share your thoughts about this match summary online today!

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