Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will play his final regular season in 2026-27, with nine games scheduled in Canada including stops in Edmonton and Calgary.
Vancouver's rebuilding roster has split its opening four-game stretch against Pacific Division heavyweights, with goaltender Kevin Lankinen pointing to a new system taking shape.
Seattle scored three times in the first eight minutes and cruised to a second win over Calgary this season. Dustin Wolf has now allowed 12 goals in his first two starts, both against the Kraken.
Vancouver's Leevi Merilainen, claimed off waivers from Ottawa last month, earned his first win as a Canuck by turning aside a Calgary breakaway in a tight contest.
The 1952-era CBC franchise loses its NHL games as Rogers launches a rebranded Saturday broadcast, with Seattle at Edmonton among the opening-night matchups.
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists as Seattle beat Calgary on Thursday, spoiling the Flames' last season-opening game at the Saddledome before their move to Scotia Place next year.
Calgary GM Craig Conroy says a youth movement must start producing offence as the Flames begin their last year in the 43-year-old arena before moving to Scotia Place.
From the final Saddledome season to record mail-in ballot requests for the Oct. 19 referendum, Alberta communities balanced sport, civic engagement and grassroots fundraising this week.