NHL : Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks – Picks and Prediction

The Calgary Flames have a 41-19-9 record overall. After 69 games, the Flames lead the Pacific. They have 241 goals this season, which is seventh in the NHL. Calgary is the NHL’s second-best defensive team, allowing 2.49 goals per game. The Flames have the 20th toughest schedule in the league. They entered this game ranked third in the NHL in opponent-adjusted scoring margin.

The San Jose Sharks will host the Calgary Flames. They are now 7th in the Pacific division. The Sharks have 182 goals in 69 games, averaging 2.61 goals per game. They are now ranked 28th in the NHL. San Jose’s defence allows 3.16 goals per game, 20th in the league. The Sharks have had the eighth toughest schedule. When comparing their scoring margin to the quality of their opponents, San Jose ranks 24th in the NHL.

The Flames had the most points in the NHL. He has 34 goals and 61 assists in 69 games. He has a 15.0 percent shooting percentage. His offensive output has earned him a +50 plus-minus rating. The team’s top scorer. His 35 goals came on the power play. Calgary’s best goalie, with a 2.19 GAA. He has 33 quality starts in 55 games, a quality start percentage above the league average.

He leads the San Jose Sharks in scoring with 68 points in 64 games. He has 31 goals with a 11.4 percent shooting percentage. He’s scored 39.0% of his goals on the man advantage. He’s followed by with 31 assists and 27 goals. On the other hand, the Sharks have a -2.0 goal differential. San Jose’s best goalie, allowing 2.75 goals per game. He has 27 quality starts in 42 games, which is above the league average.

The over is 34-32-3 in Calgary’s 69 games. Taking the over when the Flames play away from home has been profitable so far, going 17-15-1. This season, 59.0% of Calgary games have had six or more goals, with the Flames scoring 58.0%. The Sharks are 28-40-1 against the spread. The over is only hit about half the time at home, with a record of 15-20-1. This season, the Sharks have scored at least 6 goals in 43.0% of their games.