Surging Kraken continue busy month with return to Calgary

When the Seattle Kraken last traveled to Calgary on Dec. 18, they hit rock bottom.

The Kraken allowed three third-period goals in a 4-2 loss that capped a 1-9-1 skid. By the end of the next night, they were tied for last overall in the NHL standings.

Seattle and Calgary are set to meet again Monday night in Alberta, only with the Kraken in a much different situation. They are 6-0-1 since that loss and sit in a Western Conference wild-card spot.

Whether the Kraken are contenders or pretenders should be determined in January...