Flames Rally Late to Beat Kraken as Andersson and Backlund Steal the Show
Let me walk you through what turned out to be a gritty and telling night in Calgary, where the Flames found a way to flip the script against the Seattle Kraken and come away with a 4–2 home win. On paper, this looked like a matchup between two teams searching for consistency, but once the puck dropped, it quickly became a showcase of patience, resilience, and timely execution by the Flames.
The night really belonged to Rasmus Andersson, even though his name didn’t end up on the goal sheet. Three assists were quietly piled up by the Calgary defenseman, and every one of them mattered. The Flames were pushed early, and at times they were forced to absorb pressure, but their structure held. Dustin Wolf was leaned on heavily, and his 21 saves were enough because the Flames made sure Seattle’s chances didn’t spiral out of control.
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Seattle actually struck first, capitalizing on a neutral-zone turnover midway through the second period. Chandler Stephenson finished the play with confidence, giving the Kraken a lead that felt deserved at the time. That advantage didn’t last long, though. Andersson responded by banking a perfectly timed pass off Mikael Backlund, who was charging the net, and just like that, the game was tied. That moment seemed to spark Calgary.
The Kraken regained the lead later in the second on a power-play redirect from Kaapo Kakko, and heading into the third, it felt like Seattle had momentum. But that’s when Calgary’s experience started to show. A power-play goal from Nazem Kadri finally snapped the Flames’ long man-advantage drought, leveling the score and shifting the energy inside the building.
The decisive moment arrived midway through the third period. Andersson once again initiated the play, sending the puck forward to Matt Coronato, who made no mistake. The shot was wired high glove side, beating Joey Daccord cleanly and sending the home crowd into full voice. That goal stood up as the winner, and Backlund later sealed it with an empty-netter, capping off a two-goal night.
From Seattle’s side, Joey Daccord deserved better. Forty-two saves were made, and he was under siege early, especially in the first period. Still, the Kraken fell to another December loss, continuing a tough stretch where results just haven’t matched effort.
For Calgary, this win was less about dominance and more about composure. Injuries are piling up, the lineup isn’t perfect, and yet the Flames were rewarded for sticking to their game. With the Golden Knights coming to town next, this kind of performance feels like something they’ll want to build on.
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