Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames on Dec 18, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, Calgary Flames 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| Calgary Flames score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25:11 | 0.35 | 1.97 |
| 2nd | Mikael Backlund | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:34 | 0.88 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:02 | 0.60 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:52 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Eeli Tolvanen, Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:20 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | Rasmus Andersson, Joel Hanley | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:16 | SEA | Kaapo Kakko | Ryker Evans, Jani Nyman | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 10:04 | CGY | Nazem Kadri | Rasmus Andersson, Morgan Frost | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:19 | CGY | Matt Coronato | Rasmus Andersson, Jonathan Huberdeau | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:52 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | Nazem Kadri, Joel Farabee | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 4.14 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 35.6% | 64.4% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 24 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:20 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.25 | 0.60 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:39 | 0.16 | 0.40 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:06 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:17 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:59 | 0.16 | -0.00 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:33 | 0.25 | -0.15 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25:11 | 0.35 | 1.97 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:34 | 0.88 | 1.50 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:02 | 0.60 | 1.44 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.08 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10:40 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:11 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.58 | 0.20 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:58 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:50 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 42 | 45 | 93.3% | 0.24 | L |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.20 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Dec 18, 2025.
Calgary Flames generated 4.14 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Calgary Flames earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Rasmus Andersson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.97 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Seattle Kraken 4–2 on Dec 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 4, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Andersson led all skaters at 1.97, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 4.14 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.1, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 23 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 46. High-danger chances went 9 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 42 of 45 (0.24 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 21 of 23 (0.2 goals saved above expected).