Flames vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - February 23

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The Calgary Flames (26-21-8) take a three-game losing streak into a home matchup against the San Jose Sharks (15-35-7), who have dropped four straight, on Sunday, February 23 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Sunday's hockey game.

In the last 10 contests for the Sharks (1-8-1), their offense has scored 27 goals while their defense has given up 48 goals. They have recorded 24 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (16.7%).

Flames vs. Sharks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Flames 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-236)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Flames (-1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames (26-21-8 overall) have a 6-8-14 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • In the 17 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-7 record (good for 23 points).
  • Looking at the 10 times this season the Flames finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-7-2 record, good for four points.
  • Calgary has scored exactly two goals in 12 games this season (2-7-3 record, seven points).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals in 31 games (23-5-3, 49 points).
  • In the 23 games when Calgary has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 10-8-5 record (25 points).
  • In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 17-6-4 (38 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 9-12-4 (22 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a 15-35-7 record this season and are 4-7-11 in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • San Jose has earned 23 points (10-11-3) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
  • In 11 games this season when the Sharks ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-9-1).
  • San Jose has earned 11 points (4-12-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Sharks have scored more than two goals in 25 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
  • San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-8-1 (11 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 41 games, going 9-26-6 to record 24 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
29th 2.64 Goals Scored 2.6 31st
15th 2.98 Goals Allowed 3.72 32nd
10th 29.2 Shots 27 25th
23rd 29.2 Shots Allowed 32 31st
15th 22.29% Power Play % 17.9% 26th
28th 72.67% Penalty Kill % 75.44% 23rd

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