The Seattle Kraken (18-14-7) will aim to prolong a four-game road win streak when they square off against the Calgary Flames (18-19-4) on Monday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to bring home the win in Monday's hockey game.
During the last 10 contests for the Kraken (6-3-1), their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has conceded 21 goals. They have recorded 23 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (30.4%).
Flames vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Flames 3, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-148)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames are 18-19-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
- In the 11 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-5-2 record (good for 10 points).
- In the eight games this season the Flames scored only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
- Calgary has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (6-5-0 record, 12 points).
- The Flames have scored three or more goals 19 times, and are 12-5-2 in those games (to record 26 points).
- In the 11 games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-6-1 to record nine points.
- In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-10-2 (18 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Flames went 10-8-2 in those matchups (22 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a record of 18-14-7 this season and are 6-7-13 in overtime matchups.
- Seattle has earned 19 points (8-3-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has four points (1-4-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Kraken have earned 37 points in their 24 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 23 points with a record of 9-6-5.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 4-7-2 (10 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-6-3 to register 31 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.66 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 30th |
| 11th | 2.9 | Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 10th |
| 7th | 29.2 | Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| 20th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 24th |
| 32nd | 14.62% | Power Play % | 20.18% | 14th |
| 14th | 81.1% | Penalty Kill % | 70.27% | 32nd |
Flames vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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