The Kraken’s dreams of a season-opening victory were dashed in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday night, as they failed to hold a late lead and fell to the Calgary Flames in overtime.
The Kraken had taken a 3-2 lead in the third period, but the Flames tied it up with just over two minutes remaining in regulation. The game went to overtime, and the Flames scored the winning goal just over a minute into the extra period.
It was a tough loss for the Kraken, who had looked poised to win their first game of the season. They had controlled much of the play throughout the game, outshooting the Flames 32-25 and dominating possession. But they were unable to capitalize on their chances, and the Flames took advantage of their opportunities to steal the win.
The Kraken will now look to regroup and put this loss behind them. They have a tough schedule ahead, with games against some of the top teams in the league. But if they can learn from this loss and play with the same intensity they showed on Wednesday night, they should be able to bounce back and start getting some wins on the board.
It was a disappointing start to the season for the Kraken, but there is still plenty of time for them to turn things around. With a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, they have all the tools they need to make a run at the playoffs. Now it’s just a matter of putting it all together and making sure they don’t let any more late leads slip away.
