Roster Rundown
San Jose Sharks got a few standouts skating onto the rink. Fabian Zetterlund, an agile forward, has notched up 43 points this season, weaving through defenses like a hot knife through butter. Tyler Toffoli, another key forward, with 36 goals, often finds the net with a killer instinct. On the blue line, Mario Ferraro’s been rock solid, with a plus/minus of +12, anchoring the defense with his physical play. Then there's Alexandar Georgiev between the pipes, boasting a .912 save percentage, often bailing his team out when the heat is on. Missing from action, Klim Kostin and William Eklund, both sidelined, could leave a gap harder to plug.
Calgary Flames, on the flip side, bring their own firepower. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the charge with a whopping 58 assists, orchestrating plays with the precision of a maestro. Nazem Kadri, always dangerous, has banked 28 goals, a threat lurking in any offensive zone. Rasmus Andersson, a defensive stalwart, with a plus/minus of +14, ensures things stay tight at the back. And let’s not forget Daniel Vladar, guarding the crease with a .918 save percentage, often turning saves into counter-attacks. But, with Yegor Sharangovich and Matthew Coronato out of the lineup, Flames might have to fan the flames harder.
Head-to-Head
San Jose Sharks 3-2
Calgary Flames 15 December 2024
Calgary Flames 4-2
San Jose Sharks 22 January 2025
San Jose Sharks 5-4
Calgary Flames 20 March 2025
Recent Form
San Jose Sharks have been skating on thin ice lately, their last five games showing more stumbles than strides. Losses to Edmonton Oilers (2-3), Anaheim Ducks (3-4), and a hammering from Los Angeles Kings (1-8) hurt, though they did manage a thrilling 6-5 win over Toronto Maple Leafs. New York Rangers also handed them a 6-1 defeat.
Calgary Flames, meanwhile, have been treading a similarly rocky path. A 4-1 win against Anaheim Ducks was a high point, but losses to Utah Hockey Club (1-3), Edmonton Oilers (2-3), and a tough 2-5 against Dallas Stars showed they’re struggling for consistency. A tight 3-2 victory over Colorado Avalanche did offer a flicker of form.
Wrap-Up
In standings,
San Jose Sharks and
Calgary Flames seem neck and neck, with records reflecting their recent struggles and sporadic flashes of brilliance. Both teams are hungry for points, each needing to tighten defense and capitalize more on their offensive opportunities. Absences could play a crucial role, with Flames missing some key players while Sharks might have to rethink strategies without Kostin and Eklund.
Summary
Prediction? Well, if past form is any guide, this could be another nail-biter. Sharks need to crash the net more and leverage Zetterlund and Toffoli's scoring prowess, while Flames gotta bury those chances Kadri creates. Neither team is in top form, but with Sharks winning two of the last three encounters, they might just have a slight edge. Still, in hockey, the puck’s bounce can go either way.
Match Odds San Jose Sharks – Calgary Flames
Leon's odds are - on San Jose Sharks triumphing at own stadium.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on Calgary Flames visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
