Read our Flames vs Kraken pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Seattle. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Flames hold a 4-0-0 record so far.
- Calgary is 6th in power play goals this season.
- The Flames are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Blackhawks.
- The Kraken play host to the Flames with a 3-2-0 record.
- The Kraken come into the game ranked 8th in shots on goal.
- The Kraken are coming off a 6-4 win vs. the Flyers.
Flames vs Kraken Preview
Planning on watching today's Flames and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Flames.
Flames vs. Kraken Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Calgary Flames at Seattle Kraken
- Where: Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena
- Date: Saturday, October 19th
- Betting Odds SEA -1.5, CGY +122 | SEA -146 O/U 6
Flames Preview: Can the Flames Pull Off a Road Win?
The Flames moved to 4-0-0 with a 3-1 road win over the Blackhawks. Calgary covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Calgary struck first at 16:01 in the first period, but the Blackhawks tied it up just 10 seconds later. The Flames regained the lead in the second period and added an empty-net goal in the third.
Matthew Coronato led the Flames' offense with two goals, including his first of the season just 3:59 into the game and an empty-netter with 39 seconds left. Andrei Kuzmenko added his first goal of the year, which came on a power play at 13:32 in the second period.
Calgary took 27 shots on goal and recorded 19 giveaways. The Flames' offense was credited with five assists, with Mikael Backlund picking up his first of the season on Coronato's empty-net goal.
Defensively, Calgary allowed the game-tying goal at 16:11 of the first period, but they shut out the Blackhawks in the second and third periods. Dustin Wolf made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 29 hits.
Kraken Preview: Will the Kraken Come Through as Home Favorites?
With a 6-4 win over the Flyers, the Kraken improved to 3-2-0 this season. Seattle covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 10 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
All six of Seattle’s goals came from different players. The Kraken trailed 2-1 after the first period but scored four unanswered goals to take control of the game.
Seattle's offense was highlighted by six different goal scorers in their 6-4 victory over the Flyers. Oliver Bjorkstrand netted his second goal of the season, while Jordan Eberle added his fourth. Jared McCann, who scored his third goal, also picked up two assists, bringing his total to four this season.
After a quiet first period, the Kraken found their rhythm with four goals in the second. They took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 assists. Eeli Tolvanen scored his second goal of the year, and Shane Wright found the net for the first time this season.
Seattle's defense struggled early, allowing the first goal just 4:21 into the game and another at 1:02 in the first period. After giving up two more goals in the 3rd period, the Kraken's defense settled, holding the Flyers scoreless after they made it 5-4 at the 7:28 mark. Philipp Grubauer made 21 saves with a save percentage of 84%.
Flames vs Kraken Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- The Kraken have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
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Flames vs Kraken Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Kraken -1.5
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