Flames Score 3-2 Victory Over Kraken After Dominant First Period

Summary:
- The Calgary Flames jumped to a 3-0 lead against the Seattle Kraken in the first period.
- Morgan Frost opened the scoring, followed by power-play goals from Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau.
- Seattle’s late push with goals from Kaapo Kakko and Brandon Tanev didn’t stop Calgary from securing a 3-2 win.
The Calgary Flames capitalized on a dominant first period, scoring three times, including two power-play goals, to edge out the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Sunday night.
Despite Seattle’s late push, Calgary secured an important win in the Western Conference playoff race.
Goals From Frost, Sharangovich, and Huberdeau
Morgan Frost opened the scoring late in the first period, capitalizing on a fortunate sequence just minutes after Seattle’s Jaden Schwartz had a power-play goal wiped away due to a successful coach’s challenge for goaltender interference.
Frost’s goal set the tone for Calgary’s aggressive first frame.
Yegor Sharangovich extended the Flames’ lead to 2-0 with 3:17 left in the period, threading the puck through Joey Daccord’s five-hole on a power play.
Seattle immediately challenged the goal, claiming goaltender interference, but after a prolonged review, the officials upheld the call.
Moments later, Calgary found itself on a two-man advantage, and Jonathan Huberdeau capitalized, netting his 20th goal of the season to give the Flames a commanding 3-0 lead before the first intermission.
Late Surge from Seattle
Seattle responded in the second period when Kaapo Kakko fired a one-timer past Dan Vlader on the power play, trimming Calgary’s lead to 3-1 with 5:29 remaining in the frame.
The Kraken continued to push in the third, with Brandon Tanev narrowing the deficit to just one goal with 5:41 left in regulation.
However, despite the late surge, Calgary’s defense and goaltending held firm, preventing Seattle from completing the comeback.
Melfort, Canada-born Schwartz was essential in Seattle’s offensive battle, helping Kakko score and reach his 300th career point milestone.
Seattle is known for its defensive struggles in the opening period, with the team only conceding 61 first-period goals this season, the second-most in the NHL.
On the other hand, Calgary ranks seventh in terms of winning percentage when scoring first, converting 70% of those opportunities into victories.
However, their struggles in opening periods remain evident, as they have managed just 30 first-period goals this season.
The Flames will host the Toronto Maple Leafs next, and the Kraken will welcome the Detroit Red Wings in their next matchup. Both games are scheduled for Tuesday night with live betting available for Canadian bettors.