Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks Preview
The Calgary Flames, currently struggling with a five-game losing streak, are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at 4 p.m. EST in Calgary, Alberta. The Flames, who hold a record of 21 wins, 26 losses, and 6 overtime losses this season, find themselves at the bottom of the Pacific Division, and have managed only a 7-6-1 record within their division. Known for aggressive play, they rank third in the NHL with an average of 12.3 penalty minutes per game.
In contrast, the San Jose Sharks, with a record of 27-21-4, are performing better, placing them competitively in their division with an 8-7-3 record against fellow Pacific teams. Despite their overall positive performance, the Sharks have conceded 179 goals while netting 162, resulting in a scoring differential of -17.
Previous Encounters
This matchup marks the third encounter between these teams this season, with the Sharks having won the previous two games, including a decisive 6-3 victory where Macklin Celebrini shined, contributing two goals.
Key Players
Prominent players to watch include:
- Morgan Frost from the Flames, who has tallied 11 goals along with 14 assists.
- Matthew Coronato, who has scored three goals and one assist in his last ten games.
- Will Smith from the Sharks, leading with 15 goals and 22 assists.
- Macklin Celebrini, who has contributed four goals and 11 assists in his last ten outings.
Recent Performance
Recently, the Flames have struggled, posting a record of 3 wins, 5 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last ten games, averaging only two goals per game. The Sharks, however, have fared slightly better with 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss in the same span, averaging 3.2 goals per game while allowing 2.9.
Conclusion
Both teams report no injuries, making for an exciting showdown as they look to improve their standings in the competitive Pacific Division. This matchup promises to be crucial for the Flames as they seek to break their losing streak and for the Sharks to secure their position.
