Coronato posts career-high four points in Flames' 6-2 win
Matt Coronato recorded a goal and three assists as Calgary defeated Seattle, securing its fifth consecutive home victory.
By William Turner ·
Matt Coronato recorded a career-best four points with a goal and three assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. The win marked the fifth straight home game for Calgary.
Joel Farabee contributed a goal and two assists, while Morgan Frost and Matvei Gridin each added a goal and an assist. Aydar Suniev and Ryan Strome also scored for the Flames. Calgary finished 2 for 2 on the power play, improving its total to 9 for 20 over the last seven games.
Freddy Gaudreau scored his seventh goal of the season, and Mackie Samoskevich added a goal for Seattle. The Kraken had defeated Calgary 6-1 twice during the first week of the season.
Dustin Wolf made his first start since Oct. 15, stopping 20 shots to improve his record to 2-4-0. Philipp Grubauer started for the Kraken but was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots. Joey Daccord made 11 saves in relief.
Mikael Backlund reached 610 career points with his assist on Farabee's goal. The total moved him into sole possession of fifth place on the Flames' career scoring list, ahead of Johnny Gaudreau. Backlund is six points behind Joe Nieuwendyk for fourth.
The Kraken host the Flames next Wednesday. The Flames begin a road trip Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.
