Samoskevich scores twice and Kraken beat Flames 6-1 in home opener as Calgary stays winless

TRENDINGLions vs. Panthers updatesBraves vs. Dodgers updatesAces in 0-1 holeFantasy Football: Booms and BustsAP Top 25Story byStory bySamoskevich scores twice and Kraken beat Flames 6-1 in home opener as Calgary stays winlessALLYSON BALLARDMon, October 5, 2026 at 3:12 AM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFlames Fall to Kraken Again, Drop to 0-3 to Start SeasonThe Calgary Flames’ difficult start to the 2026-27 season continued on Sunday night.The Hockey News - Calgary FlamesFlames vs Kraken Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Sunday, October 4Read our Calgary Flames vs. Seattle Kraken prediction, including picks, and odds for Sunday, October 4.Action NetworkPacific Division opponents meet when Seattle hosts CalgaryCalgary Flames (0-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (1-1, in the Pacific Division)Seattle; Sunday, 8 p.Associated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementMcDavid has a goal and an assist as the Oilers beat the Kraken 3-1EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday night.Owen Michaels and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers (2-0-1).Associated PressKraken vs Oilers Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Saturday, October 3Read our Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers prediction, picks, and NHL odds for Friday, October 2.Action NetworkHow to Watch Kraken vs. Oilers: TV Channel, Live Stream for Saturday NHL GameHere's how to watch the Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, including start time, TV channel, streaming information and location.Athlon SportsOilers Lock Down Defence, Limit Seattle To One GoalsMike Babcock could laugh about the Edmonton Oilers win on Saturday night because the number on Seattle's scoreboard finally stopped at one.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersSpokane Chiefs rout Portland 6-1; continue hot start with third straight winOct. 2—BOX SCORE The Spokane Chiefs have started the season on a roll, and the good times continued on Friday from the road as they routed the Portland Winterhawks 6-1 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon to win their third straight contest to start the 2025-26 campaign. Spokane took the lead for good early in the first period courtesy of center Gavin Burcar, who scored his first ...The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.Flames’ Offensive Woes Continue as Canucks Rally in ThirdThe Calgary Flames are still searching for answers offensively after dropping their second straight game to open the 2026-27 season.The Hockey News - Calgary FlamesVancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #3: Will The Scoring Continue Against The Calgary Flames?The Vancouver Canucks battle the Calgary Flames on Saturday.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksSabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago(AP) — Jiri Kulich scored with 6:40 left and the Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Buffalo’s home-opener on Saturday night.For Kulich, the goal was his first in nearly a calendar year, and after the 22-year-old missed the final 70 games of last season due to blood clot issues.Associated PressMerilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the FlamesVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves in his first start for Vancouver and the Canucks had a four-goal third period in a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.Liam Ohgren celebrated his 100th NHL game by scoring a goal and assisting on defenseman Elias Pettersson’s winner.Associated PressDucks open the season with a 4-3 victory over the Golden KnightsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks opened the season by holding off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday night.The teams met last season in the second round of the playoffs, with Vegas winning in six games and going on to win the Western Conference.Associated Press“We Didn’t Give Up a Touchdown”: Babcock Seeing Progress As Oilers Beat KrakenEdmonton stifled Seattle with a disciplined defensive structure, limiting shots and high-danger chances as Devon Levi stood tall to help the Oilers embrace a gritty, low-event win. It was the farthest thing from the first two games of the season against Vancouver.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersKyle Connor Extends NHL Record to Absurd Territory in Jets OpenerThe Winnipeg Jets may have lost a heartbreaker on Friday night. But Kyle Connor gave fans something to cheer about. Connor has done something no other NHL player has accomplished when he drilled home a power-play goal in the second period with helpers from Gabriel Vilardi and Cole Perfetti: he scored a goal for the […] The post Kyle Connor Extends NHL Record to Absurd Territory in Jets Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAre The Oilers Going To Let Goaltending Be The Downfall Of McDavid's Era?To start the 2026-27 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers appear to have similar problems to those they've faced in the past. Connor McDavid's offense can win them games, but their defense and goaltending can lose them games just as fast.The Hockey NewsOilers Announce Goaltending Decision For Divisional ClashThe Edmonton Oilers have experienced a roller coaster pair of games to open the 2026-27 NHL campaign, both high-scoring affairs against the divisional rival Vancouver Canucks.They were defeated 6-5 in overtime in their first contest, followed by a wild 9-7 win in the rematch. While the Oilers have had no problem scoring goals so far, […] The post Oilers Announce Goaltending Decision For Divisional Clash appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanucks Pick Up First Home Win Of The 2026-27 Season With 4-1 Win Over The FlamesThe Vancouver Canucks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday night.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksKnights unable to come all the way back against DucksSpotting the visitors a four-goal lead is not a formula for success in Vegas' 4-3 loss.The Sporting TribuneVancouver Canucks Reveal Intriguing Lineup Decision vs. FlamesThe Vancouver Canucks will face the Calgary Flames on Saturday night for their third game of the season.The Canucks are entering this game with the hope of bouncing back. This is because they lost their most recent game to the Edmonton Oilers by a 9-7 final score.Now, as the Canucks prepare for their matchup against […] The post Vancouver Canucks Reveal Intriguing Lineup Decision vs. Flames appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY