Flames Fire Up 2026-27 Season with Thrilling Home Opener Against Kraken

The Calgary Flames are set to kick off their 2026-27 regular season with a home opener against the Seattle Kraken. The game is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. MT at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and fans can still find limited tickets available online. For those unable to attend in person, the game will be televised on Sportsnet West and can also be followed on the radio via QR 770 AM.

The Flames have released their projected lineup, which features several dynamic trios. At the forward position, Matvei Gridin will be joined by Morgan Frost and Matt Coronato, while Sam Honzek will center Mikael Backlund and Joel Farabee. Connor Zary, Ryan Strome, and Yegor Sharangovich will also form a strong forward line, and the fourth line will comprise Maksim Tsyplakov, Martin Pospisil, and Adam Klapka.

On defense, Kevin Bahl and Simon Nemec are expected to take charge, with Yan Kuznetsov pairing up with Zach Whitecloud. Jake Middleton and Zayne Parekh will round out the defensive lineup, bringing both skill and grit to the ice. In goal, the Flames have confidence in Dustin Wolf, supported by backup Devin Cooley.