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Flames Host Kraken in Historic Home Opener
2 Oct
Summary
- The Seattle Kraken face the Calgary Flames in their season opener on Thursday night.
- Calgary's Matt Coronato led the Flames in points with 45 last season.
- This marks the final season of NHL hockey at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Seattle Kraken commence their NHL season on Thursday evening with an away game against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Seattle is striving to surpass its previous record of 34-37-11, which resulted in a third consecutive season missing the playoffs. The team has bolstered its roster with acquisitions like Mackie Samoskevich and a contract extension for Bobby McMann. Key offensive contributions are anticipated from Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, and Berkly Catton, addressing the team's 28th-ranked scoring offense last season.
The Calgary Flames are set to begin their season at home, led by Matt Coronato, Mikael Backlund, and goaltender Dustin Wolf. Coronato is expected to anchor the top line, building on his team-leading 45 points from the previous year. However, the Flames will be without Jonathan Huberdeau, who has been placed on injured reserve. This home opener is particularly poignant as it signifies the final NHL season to be played at the Scotiabank Saddledome, promising a nostalgic atmosphere for fans.
