Kraken vs. Flames: Projected Lineups for January 5, 2026

The Seattle Kraken are set to face off against the Calgary Flames tonight at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on SNW, KONG, KING 5, and KHN/Prime. Here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams:

Seattle Kraken (18-14-7)

The Kraken enter tonight's game fourth in the Pacific Division with 43 points, having won six of their last seven games. They are averaging 2.62 goals per game and allowing 2.85 goals against. Their power play operates at 21.1%, while their penalty kill is at 70.3%. The Kraken won against the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a shootout.

Here's the projected lineup for the Kraken:

• Forwards: Kaapo Kakko — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle, Eeli Tolvanen — Chandler Stephenson — Frederick Gaudreau, Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Jared McCann, Ryan Winterton — Ben Meyers — Jacob Melanson
• Defense: Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson, Ryan Lindgren — Cale Fleury, Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
• Goalies: Philipp Grubauer (likely starter), Joey Daccord

Key players for the Kraken include Jordan Eberle, who leads the team with 14 goals and 13 assists, and Chandler Stephenson, who has contributed 11 goals and 14 assists. Philipp Grubauer is the projected starting goalie, holding a 7-3-1 record with a 2.32 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage.

The Kraken have several players sidelined with injuries, including Matt Murray (lower body), Jaden Schwartz (lower body), and Brandon Montour (upper body). Jaden Schwartz skated as a full participant at practice but is not expected to play.

Calgary Flames (18-19-4)

The Calgary Flames are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 40 points. The Flames have a 7-9-2 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent. They are averaging 2.66 goals per game and allowing 2.90 goals against. Their power play is at 14.6%, and their penalty kill is at 81.1%. The Flames lost their last game to Nashville by a score of 4-3.

Here's the projected lineup for the Flames:

• Forwards: Yegor Sharangovich — Nazem Kadri — Joel Farabee, Jonathan Huberdeau — Morgan Frost — Adam Klapka, Blake Coleman — Mikael Backlund — Matt Coronato, Ryan Lomberg — Justin Kirkland — Connor Zary
• Defense: Kevin Bahl — Rasmus Andersson, Yan Kuznetsov — Mackenzie Weegar, Joel Hanley — Brayden Pachal
• Goalies: Dustin Wolf (likely starter), Devin Cooley

Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with eight goals and 24 assists, while Rasmus Andersson has added nine goals and 18 assists. Dustin Wolf is expected to start in goal, holding a 14-15-2 record with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage.

The Flames will be without John Beecher, who is suspended for one game. William Stromgren was recalled from the AHL but is not expected to play. Other players currently unavailable due to injury include Jake Bean (undisclosed), Samuel Honzek (upper body), and Martin Pospisil (undisclosed). Justin Kirkland will be replacing Beecher in the lineup.

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The Flames won the last meeting between these two teams by a score of 4-2.

Given the Flames' solid home record (12-6-2) and the Kraken's recent strong performance (six wins in their last seven games), tonight's game promises to be a tightly contested battle.