The Calgary Flames (0-0-0) host the Seattle Kraken (0-0-0) during Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Saddledome and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Kraken vs. Flames: Oct. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 21st |
| Shots | 28.1 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 16.16% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.41% | 12th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.73 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 23rd |
| Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 31st |
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Kraken vs. Flames Top Players
Flames
- Matthew Coronato, a productive offensive player last season for Calgary, registered 45 points on the season.
- Mikael Backlund was another of Calgary's major contributors last season, posting 43 total points (17 goals and 26 assists).
- On 141 shots, Morgan Frost generated 43 points (22 goals, 21 assists) for Calgary last season.
- In the 57 games Dustin Wolf played a season ago, his save percentage was .899, 27th in the league.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle scored 26 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 29 assists (0.4 per game) last season, fueling the Seattle offense with 55 total points (0.7 per game). He averaged 2.0 shots per game, shooting 15.5%.
- Matthew Beniers helped lead the offense for Seattle last season with 20 goals and 30 assists.
- Seattle's Chandler Stephenson was among the top offensive players on the team with 49 total points (16 goals and 33 assists).
- Joey Daccord had an .896 save percentage (32nd in the league) last season, conceding 136 goals (3.0 goals against average). He compiled a 20-20-6 record.
Kraken vs. Flames Injury Report
Flames
Jonathan Huberdeau: Out (Hip)
Kraken
Jake O'Brien: Out (Lower Body),
Matthew Samoskevich: Out (Upper Body)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 10/4/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/3/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 10/4/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 10/6/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |