NHL play on Thursday includes a matchup in Calgary, Alberta between the Calgary Flames (13-17-4) and Seattle Kraken (12-13-6) at Scotiabank Saddledome, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames sit in 15th place and the Kraken are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Flames vs. Kraken: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 13.76% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.49% | 6th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.48 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 18.37% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.82% | 32nd |
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Flames vs. Kraken Top Players
Flames
- With seven goals and 22 assists this season, Nazem Kadri is one of Calgary's leading contributors (29 points).
- Rasmus Andersson is another of Calgary's major contributors currently with 22 total points (seven goals and 15 assists) to his name.
- Calgary's scoring effort is aided by Matthew Coronato's 22 points. He's contributed nine assists.
- In 26 games played this season, Dustin Wolf (10-13-2) has allowed 69 goals.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 20 points make him a vital offensive option for Seattle. He has 10 goals and 10 assists in 31 games.
- Vince Dunn has racked up 19 total points (0.6 per game) this campaign. He has five goals and 14 assists.
- Chandler Stephenson has 18 points so far, including seven goals and 11 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 8-8-4 this season, collecting 460 saves and allowing 55 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (41st in the league).
Flames vs. Kraken Injury Report
Flames
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed),
Martin Pospisil: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body)
Kraken
Brandon Montour: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Berkly Catton: Out (Upper Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Jared McCann: Out (Lower Body),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Kings | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Sharks | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Mammoth | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Sabres | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Kings | - | Away |