The Calgary Flames (16-11-7) head to SAP Center looking to extend their impressive run against the San Jose Sharks (11-20-6) in a crucial Pacific Division matchup on Saturday night.
The Flames, coming off a 6-4 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, have won seven of their last eight meetings with the Sharks and have been particularly strong at SAP Center, winning their last four visits.
San Jose enters the contest in the midst of a challenging stretch, having not recorded a victory since December 12 and struggling defensively while allowing 3.55 goals per game.
Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri have been bright spots for Calgary's offense, combining for 26 goals and 21 assists this season, while San Jose's Tyler Toffoli leads his team with 14 goals.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast between Calgary's well-rested squad and a Sharks team playing on the second night of a back-to-back set.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams' recent defensive performances could prove decisive, with the Sharks ranking 32nd in first-period goals allowed and the Flames looking to capitalize on their rest advantage.
San Jose Sharks vs. Calgary Flames: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 75% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Pre-game probabilities
Calgary Flames
Moneyline
Win %
75%
25%
San Jose Sharks
Calgary Flames: 75% win probability
- Higher league position (9th in Western Conference vs Sharks' 15th)
- Better goal-scoring efficiency (95 goals in 34 games vs Sharks' 104 in 38)
- Superior win percentage (16 wins in 34 games vs Sharks' 11 in 38)
San Jose Sharks: 25% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLLL in last 5 games)
- League-worst goals against (139 goals conceded in 38 games)
- Lowest points in Western Conference (28 points in 38 games)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Calgary Flames form
San Jose Sharks vs. Calgary Flames head to head
San Jose Sharks
17%
Calgary Flames
83%
Apr 19, 2024
Calgary Flames
5 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Apr 10, 2024
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Calgary Flames
Feb 16, 2024
Calgary Flames
3 : 6
San Jose Sharks
Apr 13, 2023
Calgary Flames
3 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Mar 25, 2023
Calgary Flames
5 : 3
San Jose Sharks
Dec 21, 2022
San Jose Sharks
3 : 7
Calgary Flames
