Flames Ignite Season Opener Against Kraken
The Calgary Flames kicked off their 2026-27 regular season on Friday evening with an electrifying home opener against the Seattle Kraken at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The highly anticipated matchup brought in fans eager to catch the action, with limited tickets still available online for those unable to attend.
As the Flames took to the ice, their projected lineup hinted at strategic plans to take on the Kraken. At forward, Matvei Gridin partnered with Morgan Frost and Matt Coronato, while Sam Honzek centered Mikael Backlund and Joel Farabee. Connor Zary, Ryan Strome, and Yegor Sharangovich formed another dynamic trio, and the fourth line consisted of Maksim Tsyplakov, Martin Pospisil, and Adam Klapka.
On defense, Kevin Bahl and Simon Nemec took charge, with Yan Kuznetsov pairing up with Zach Whitecloud. Jake Middleton and Zayne Parekh rounded out the defensive lineup, bringing both skill and grit to the ice. In goal, Dustin Wolf led the way, backed by Devin Cooley as they aimed for a strong start to the season.