The Calgary Flames (13-17-4) host the Seattle Kraken (12-13-6) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a loss. The Flames are coming off a 6-3 defeat to the San Jose Sharks, while the Kraken were beaten by the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in their most recent outing.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
During the past 10 contests for the Kraken (1-8-1), their offense has totaled 20 goals while their defense has conceded 33 goals. They have registered 38 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (15.8%).
Flames vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Flames 3, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-175)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames are 3-4-7 in overtime contests on their way to a 13-17-4 overall record.
- In the eight games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-4-2 record (good for six points).
- In the seven games this season the Flames recorded just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Calgary has taken 10 points from the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-5-0 record).
- The Flames are 8-4-2 in the 14 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 18 points).
- In the nine games when Calgary has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-6-1 record (five points).
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 6-10-2 (14 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Flames finished 7-6-2 in those contests (16 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 12-13-6 record this season and are 5-6-11 in contests that have needed overtime.
- Seattle has earned 17 points (7-3-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken recorded just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has three points (1-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 18 games, earning 25 points from those contests.
- Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has recorded 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Kraken went 9-5-3 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.5 | Goals Scored | 2.48 | 32nd |
| 13th | 2.97 | Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| 5th | 29.6 | Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| 18th | 28 | Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 14th |
| 32nd | 13.76% | Power Play % | 18.37% | 19th |
| 6th | 83.49% | Penalty Kill % | 67.82% | 32nd |
Flames vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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