Seattle Kraken (23-29-4) vs. Calgary Flames (26-21-7)
February 8, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames -135 / Seattle Kraken 114; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Kraken Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th at Madison Square Garden. Let’s take a look at a Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken Pick.
Kraken Looks to Bounce Back
The Kraken are looking to bounce back after their last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Kraken were down 3-0 when they scored their first and only goal in the third period. Eeli Tolvanen scored a goal. Joey Daccord saved 27 of the 30 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings, they made it all the way to a shootout, but they ended up losing 5-4. The Kraken have lost three games in a row, and it’s been a common theme, they just haven’t been consistent enough.
Seattle is averaging 2.95 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th in the league. As a team they are shooting 10.99 percent which is 8th in the league. Opponents have a save percentage of .890 which is 8th in the league. Jared McCann has scored 14 goals and added 28 assists so far this season.
Flames Have Lost Two Straight Games
The Flames have lost two straight games, and the defense has been a major issue heading into this game. Two games ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Flames were defeated 6-3. In the last game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Flames gave up four goals, and they ended up losing by two goals. Rasmus Andersson scored a goal. Dustin Wolf saved 30 of the 34 shots that he faced. Rasmus Andersson scored a goal and finished with two shots on goal.
The Flames are averaging 2.65 goals while their defense is giving up 2.98 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th in the league. They are averaging 29.3 shots per game which is 11th in the league. Jonathan Huberdeau has scored 21 goals and added 19 assists so far this season. There are four different players that have put up at least 30 points.
Why the Flames Will Beat the Kraken
- The Flames have won each of their last five games against the Kraken following a home loss.
- The Kraken have lost six of their last seven night games.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against the Kraken following a home loss.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Flames have won the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when trailing after the first period.
Flames vs Kraken Prediction
The Flames are at home and they are going to find success here. The Flames defense might not be elite, but they are still the much better team here. The Flames are giving up only 2.98 goals per game and they are going to step up here. The Kraken are averaging 2.95 goals per game and they are going to really struggle here. The Kraken only one scored in the last game, and they are going to struggle to get to one goal again here. Back the Flames on the money line to cash.
