Calgary Flames will visit San Jose for an NHL game against the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose on Tuesday, 11:30 PM EDT. The two rivals are part of the same Pacific Division, with the Sharks currently sitting 7th with 26 points, and the Flames are on the 5th spot with 34 points.
San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Head to Head
Team P1 P2 P3 Final
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The previous meeting of the teams was on 12/18/2022 and ended in a 5-2 win for the Calgary Flames. One of the reasons behind their triumph was the performance of Elias Lindholm. He was on the ice for 21:07 and ended the game with two goals and one assist to his credit. For the Sharks, Tomas Hertl earned 2 points on the night. He played for 19:07, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The winners’ netminder Jacob Markstrom’s impact on the game is not to be underestimated, as he deflected 24 of all 26 shots on goal. The other side’s goalkeeper, Kaapo Kahkonen, ended the night with a low 0.800 save percentage. There is no clear favorite when it comes to the latest five encounters, as the San Jose Sharks won three and the Calgary Flames triumphed twice in the process.
*Last 5 head-to-head games
| Team | 12-18-2022 | 04-07-2022 | 03-22-2022 | 12-07-2021 | 11-09-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
San Jose Sharks Form
12-18-2022 12-17-2022 12-13-2022 12-09-2022 12-07-2022 12-04-2022 12-03-2022 11-30-2022 11-29-2022 11-27-2022 2:5vs Calgary Flames 3:2@ Los Angeles Kings 3:2vs Arizona Coyotes 1:6@ Anaheim Ducks 5:6vs Vancouver Canucks 6:3@ Buffalo Sabres 5:2@ Ottawa Senators 3:1@ Toronto Maple Leafs 0:4@ Montreal Canadiens 3:4vs Vancouver Canucks
The San Jose Sharks were outplayed and lost with a score of 2-5 on home ice when facing the Calgary Flames on 12/18. Tomas Hertl was the team’s leading player on the floor, scoring 2 points. He spent 19 minutes and 7 seconds on the ice and tested the opposition’s goalkeeper with five shots. One of those made it through to the back of the net, and he also laid one assist. Kaapo Kahkonen’s performance also needs addressing, as he saved 20 of the total 25 shots on goal. The Sharks are 3-4-3 across the last 10 outings and on a run of L1 at the moment. They are 3-9-5 when playing at their own arena this campaign. The team’s next game is on Thursday, December 22nd, on home ice against the Minnesota Wild.
San Jose Sharks Averages This Season
- Goals For100.00
- Goals Against120.00
- Shots For0.00
- Shots Against0.00
- PP Goals0.00
- Short Handed Goals0.00
San Jose Sharks Standout Performers
- Top Goalie
James Reimer
Games Played:17Saves Percentage:0.907Shutouts:9 - Top Skater
Erik Karlsson
Games Played:33Goals:12Assists:29
San Jose Sharks Missing Players
Calgary Flames Form
12-18-2022 12-16-2022 12-14-2022 12-12-2022 12-10-2022 12-09-2022 12-07-2022 12-05-2022 12-03-2022 12-01-2022 2:5@ San Jose Sharks 2:5vs St. Louis Blues 3:4vs Vancouver Canucks 2:1@ Montreal Canadiens 5:4@ Toronto Maple Leafs 3:1@ Columbus Blue Jackets 5:3vs Minnesota Wild 3:2vs Arizona Coyotes 5:2vs Washington Capitals 1:2vs Montreal Canadiens
The Flames’ last meeting was against the San Jose Sharks on December 18, when they won 2-5 on enemy ice. Calgary was led by Elias Lindholm, who ended the night with 3 points. He tried three shots towards the enemy goal and succeeded with two, for a combined 21 minutes and seven seconds of game time. He also had a hand in one of his side’s other goals by assisting his fellow teammates. Goalie Jacob Markstrom was another key figure for the Calgary Flames, as he ended the clash with a 0.923 save percentage. The organization won 4 of its last 10 matches, lost 3 during regular time, and was defeated 3 times in overtime or shootouts. Since the start of the season, the Flames hold a 4-6-4 balance when visiting. They will be on the ice again on Thursday, December 22nd, when the Flames are scheduled to play against the Los Angeles Kings at their opponents’ arena.
Calgary Flames Averages This Season
- Goals For97.00
- Goals Against100.00
- Shots For0.00
- Shots Against0.00
- PP Goals0.00
- Short Handed Goals0.00
Calgary Flames Standout Performers
- Top Goalie
Jacob Markstrom
Games Played:22Saves Percentage:0.893Shutouts:6 - Top Skater
Elias Lindholm
Games Played:31Goals:11Assists:17
Calgary Flames Missing Players
Game Details
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Score
PP Opportunities
PP Goals
Faceoffs Won
Giveaways
Hits
Penalty Minutes
Shots
Takeaways
Play-by-Play
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1`00:150-1
Tyler ToffoliDillon Dube, Elias Lindholm -
1`00:300-2
Dillon DubeElias Lindholm, Tyler Toffoli -
1`14:58Nico SturmTimo Meier
1-2 -
1`15:13-
Brett Ritchie5 minutes for Fighting Nico Sturm -
1`15:13Nico Sturm5 minutes for Fighting Brett Ritchie-
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1`17:01-
MacKenzie Weegar2 minutes for Delaying Game-Puck over glass -
2`03:17Radim Simek2 minutes for Hooking Nazem Kadri
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2`05:44-