Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames on Jan 05, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 5, Calgary Flames 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Seattle Kraken score | 5 |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
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 | Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.06 | 1.93 |
| 2nd | Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:46 | 0.48 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.03 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:33 | CGY | Adam Klapka | Ryan Lomberg, MacKenzie Weegar | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:17 | SEA | Jacob Melanson | Ryan Winterton | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:57 | SEA | Shane Wright | Ben Meyers | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:12 | SEA | Vince Dunn | Kaapo Kakko, Adam Larsson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:25 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Chandler Stephenson | 6v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 17:39 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jared McCann | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.66 | 3.50 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 35 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Dunn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.06 | 1.93 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:46 | 0.48 | 1.88 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.03 | 1.59 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.52 | 1.39 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:32 | 0.12 | 1.21 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.47 | 1.17 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.30 | 1.13 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.24 | 1.12 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.00 | 1.06 |
| Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.47 | 1.04 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.02 | 0.82 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.28 | 0.71 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.08 | 0.62 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.28 | 0.27 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.07 | 0.14 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Klapka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:56 | 0.47 | 0.60 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:49 | 0.03 | 0.47 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.18 | 0.06 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:21 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:20 | 0.39 | -0.02 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.25 | -0.15 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:38 | 0.29 | -0.16 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16:39 | 0.18 | -0.23 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.49 | -0.37 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:19 | 0.23 | -0.39 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.05 | -0.50 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:40 | 0.41 | -0.78 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.01 | -0.80 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:15 | 0.09 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 41 | 42 | 97.6% | 2.33 | W |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -0.47 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Calgary Flames 5–1 on Jan 05, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Calgary Flames generated 3.5 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.66 — the run of play matched the result, with Seattle Kraken earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Vince Dunn led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.93 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 41 of 42, worth 2.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 5–1 on Jan 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 5, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vince Dunn led all skaters at 1.93, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 3.5 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.66, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 28 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 42. High-danger chances went 14 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 41 of 42 (2.33 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 23 of 27 (-0.47 goals saved above expected).