What Happened
The Seattle Kraken opened their season with a 6-1 road win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Vince Dunn led Seattle with a goal and two assists, while Jordan Eberle, Frederick Gaudreau, Chandler Stephenson, Matty Beniers and Kaapo Kakko also scored. Goaltender Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots and added an assist, and Jared McCann recorded three assists. Calgary's Ryan Strome scored, and Dustin Wolf made 26 saves in the loss.
Key Details
- Seattle's first season-opening road win in its six-year history (1-2-1).
- Dunn: one goal, two assists; McCann: three assists.
- Daccord: 24 saves and one assist.
- Strome scored for Calgary; Wolf stopped 26 shots.
- Calgary's last home opener at the Saddledome before moving to Scotia Place next year.
- The teams play four times before Nov. 4.
What It Means
Seattle starts the season with a road result after finishing 34-37-11 and 27th overall last season. Calgary, which finished 34-39-9 and 29th, opens with a lopsided home loss in its final home opener at the Saddledome, the arena the club has used for 44 years before the move to Scotia Place.
What's Next
The Kraken and Flames are scheduled to meet four times before Nov. 4, giving Calgary quick chances to respond to the opener.