The Seattle Kraken (18-14-7, 43 points) face the Calgary Flames (18-19-4, 40 points) in a Pacific Division matchup as Seattle looks to extend its hot streak against a Calgary team seeking consistency at home. Seattle holds fourth place in the Pacific, riding a points streak of six games, while Calgary sits seventh after a recent loss. This game could turn on goaltending and special teams, with Seattle’s road success clashing against Calgary’s home-ice advantage amid injuries and a suspension for the Flames.
Venue Location
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This 19,289-capacity arena has been the Flames’ home since 1983, known for its raucous atmosphere and the “C of Red” fan tradition.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and available on local networks like ROOT Sports Northwest for Kraken fans and Sportsnet West for Flames viewers.
Injury Report
Injuries and a suspension could hamper both teams, particularly affecting depth and defense.
Seattle Kraken: Defenseman Brandon Montour remains out with a hand injury following surgery on December 22, 2025, expected to miss four weeks total—still sidelined for this matchup. Forward Jaden Schwartz is out with a lower-body injury, with no confirmed return date but listed as ongoing. Goaltender Matt Murray is on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, projected to miss at least six weeks from earlier in the season. Forward Max McCormick is out for the entire 2025-26 campaign after hip surgery. The Kraken are otherwise healthy but will rely on secondary defensemen to fill Montour’s minutes.
Calgary Flames: Forward John Beecher is out, serving a one-game suspension for roughing in the January 3 game against Nashville; he also left that contest with an upper-body injury sustained in a fight, making his status questionable beyond the ban. No other major injuries are reported, but the Flames may adjust lines to compensate for Beecher’s physical presence in the bottom six.
Player Matchups
This divisional battle features offensive firepower against defensive grit, with goaltending likely to play a starring role given recent trends.
Jared McCann (Seattle) vs. Nazem Kadri (Calgary): McCann’s speed and scoring touch (leading Kraken forwards) will test Kadri’s veteran two-way game and faceoff prowess. Kadri’s ability to disrupt in the neutral zone could limit McCann’s transition opportunities.
Oliver Bjorkstrand (Seattle) vs. Jonathan Huberdeau (Calgary): Bjorkstrand’s quick release and playmaking will challenge Huberdeau’s defensive reads, while Huberdeau’s creativity could exploit Seattle’s injury-thinned blue line.
Jordan Eberle (Seattle) vs. MacKenzie Weegar (Calgary): Eberle’s veteran savvy and net-front presence will battle Weegar’s physicality and shot-blocking on defense, especially on special teams where both excel.
Joey Daccord/Philipp Grubauer (Seattle) vs. Dustin Wolf (Calgary): Daccord has been sharp during Seattle’s streak, facing Wolf, who made 32 saves in Calgary’s recent loss but has shown promise in high-shot games.
These matchups highlight Seattle’s depth scoring versus Calgary’s home physicality, potentially decided by power-play efficiency.
Seattle is 9-7-3 on the road, while Calgary holds a 12-6-2 home record.
Recent Team Forms
Seattle enters on a heater, while Calgary has been inconsistent but strong at home.
Seattle Kraken: The Kraken are 6-1-0 in their last seven games, including a four-game road winning streak and a six-game points streak overall. They recently defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a shootout on January 2 and rang in the new year with a 4-1 win over Nashville on January 1, riding early goals and solid goaltending. Seattle’s offense has clicked, but their power play remains middling; the penalty kill has been elite during the surge.
Calgary Flames: Calgary is 4-5-1 in their last 10, showing improvement but slipping to 26th in points percentage entering 2026. They lost 3-4 to Nashville on January 3 after blowing a late lead, following a convincing 5-1 win over Philadelphia on January 1. Home form is solid (12-6-2), but road struggles and defensive lapses have hurt; their power play has been effective lately.
Series History
Calgary holds a strong all-time edge at 11-5-0 against Seattle since the Kraken’s inception, with a +14 goal differential. The Flames have won four straight and 9 of the last 11 meetings, including a 4-3 victory on December 18, 2025. Games tend to be high-scoring, with overs hitting in 10 of 16 contests, though recent tilts feature close margins (seven of last 10 decided by two goals or fewer).
Betting Trends
Seattle Kraken Trends: 20-17-2 ATS overall, with a 21-18 O/U record. They’ve covered in six of their last seven games and are 4-0 SU on their current road streak. Kraken games trend over in divisional matchups (60% exceed the total), but unders have hit in five of their last eight vs. Calgary.
Calgary Flames Trends: 19-20-2 ATS, with overs in 26 of 41 games. They’re 7-3 SU in their last 10 home games but 2-4 ATS as favorites of -150 or more. Flames have covered in nine of their last 11 vs. Seattle, and home games trend under amid recent defensive focus.
Game Odds
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Calgary Flames – 162
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 4, 2026
