Kraken Douse Flames in 6-1 Home Opener
Seattle defeated Calgary with the same score for the second time in four days; players strutted their stuff on the blue carpet
By Miracle Lucketti
Seattle, WA - Déjà vu! Seattle kicked off their season at home by defeating the Calgary Flames with a score of six to one – the very same score they won with just days ago in Calgary. Berkly Catton, Mackie Samoskevich (x2), Bobby McMann, Shane Wright, and Jordan Eberle all hit the back of the net on Sunday after strutting down the blue carpet.
As is tradition, the Kraken started their season at home by walking down a fan-lined blue carpet to cheers and requests for signatures and selfies. While Buoy showed up and showed out with several wardrobe changes (each requiring a new walk down the carpet, of course), the Kraken players still managed to clean up nicely and set the tone for the season's first home game.
Sights from the Seattle Kraken’s blue carpet outside Climate Pledge Arena ahead of their Sunday, October 4th, 2026, home opener against the Calgary Flames. (Photos by Bryant Garduque for Circling Seattle Sports)
Climate Pledge Arena was rocking early in the first period on Sunday, with three goals from three different scorers. Berkly Catton opened the scoring just two minutes into the period, and the Kraken kept the pressure on. Mackie Samoskevich was next, scoring roughly two minutes later – his first of the season and his first as a Seattle Kraken. Apparent scoring machine Bobby McMann netted the third goal at 7:40. The Kraken went to the locker room leading three-to-zero, and fans were in high spirits.
Photos from the Seattle Kraken’s three first-period goals against the Calgary Flames during their home opener on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. (Photos by Bryant Garduque for Circling Seattle Sports)
“Sometimes after the intros and stuff, it can be a little slow, but I thought we came out really hard and just set the tone for the rest of the game.”
The second period was a little slower for Seattle, but Shane Wright ensured it wasn’t too slow. Wright sunk his first of the season behind Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf with 6:58 gone in the period. “The play that [Wright] and [Catton] made was sick,” goaltender Joey Daccord told media after the game. He continued, “It’s awesome to see the guys scoring goals.”
If Wright woke up fans in the second, Samoskevich made them glad they were paying attention. He netted his second goal of the game after a tic-tac-toe play from linemates (and roommate) Matty Beniers and Jared McCann. “He certainly used his speed,” head coach Lane Lambert remarked of Samoskevich’s play that led to his goal. Joey Daccord referenced Samoskevich’s "elite release” as well when speaking of the two goals Samoskevich scored on Sunday evening.
Second-period goal shots from the Seattle Kraken’s home opening win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. (Photos by Bryant Garduque for Circling Seattle Sports)
Despite a stellar showing from goaltender Joey Daccord, the Flames managed to spoil the shutout, with Morgan Frost sneaking one by Daccord on a power play late into the third period. It marked the first power play goal Seattle had allowed this season, and it stung all the more for it. Kraken captain Jordan Eberle took exception to that and responded with a goal of his own just 39 seconds later, sealing the Kraken win at six goals.
“I really do believe the commitment for guys to get back here early… You know, a shortened training camp has helped. We put quite an emphasis on trying to make plays under duress and chaos, and I think that’s helped as well.”
The Kraken will face Calgary twice more this month, and Seattle can’t afford to rest on past experience and expect the same results. Lambert agreed, stating, “Even though the score was what it was tonight, I thought they [Calgary] created some good opportunities, and we’re gonna have to tighten things up when we play them next time.” Seattle will face the Flames again on October 30th and November 4th, so there’s ample time left to get right.
Quick notes from Kraken PR
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Calgary Flames, 6-1, in their home opener on Sunday evening at Climate Pledge Arena.
The Kraken are now riding a four-game win streak against the Flames, including two wins this season.
Mackie Samoskevich scored his first goal as a Kraken and quickly followed it up with his second.
This is the first time Samoskevich has recorded multiple goals in a single NHL game.
After netting a goal in tonight's contest, Jordan Eberle now has points (2g/1a) in each of his first three games on the 2026-27 season.
Chandler Stephenson has tallied points (1g/3a) in three consecutive games to open the 2026-27 campaign, including two assists against Calgary tonight.
Stephenson has a six-game point streak (3g/4a) against the Flames.
Bobby McMann has goals in back-to-back games and has led the Kraken with 12 goals since being traded to the club on March 6, according to NHL stats.
Matty Beniers is now one point shy of 200 career NHL points after adding the primary assist on Samoskevich's first goal.
Jared McCann is riding a five-game assist streak against Calgary, including four assists against the Flames this season.
Joey Daccord has a 5-2-2 record, a .923 save percentage, and a 2.46 goal-against average in 11 career games against Calgary.
In his second win of the season on Sunday, Daccord made 32 saves on 33 shots (.970 SV%).
Brandon Montour recorded his first points (2a) of the 2026-27 campaign.
Berkly Catton logged the third multi-point game (1g/1a) of his NHL career.
What’s Next?
The Vegas Golden Knights will enter Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, October 6th to wrap up the first homestand this year. Seattle will head to Detroit on October 9th to face the Red Wings and begin their first extensive road trip of the season.
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