Pacific Division Rivalry Ignites: Flames Welcome Faltering Sharks in High-Stakes Matchup

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

The Calgary Flames are set to host the San Jose Sharks for a showdown in the Pacific Division this Thursday.

The Flames, with a season tally of 37 wins, 39 losses, and 5 ties, including a balanced 12-12-1 record against division rivals, excel in matches where they net at least three goals, reflected in their impressive 34-10-3 statistic.

On the flip side, the Sharks come into the game having struggled this season, with a record of 19 wins, 53 losses, and 9 ties. Their performance within the division stands at 7 wins, 15 losses, and 3 ties. Their record takes a dip to 11 wins, 27 losses, and 4 ties when they accrue more penalties than their opponents.

In the current season, this game marks the third encounter between the two teams, with Calgary clinching a 3-2 victory in their last overtime matchup.

Calgary's notable players include Nazem Kadri, who has recorded 29 goals and 46 assists, and Andrei Kuzmenko, contributing significantly with 9 goals and 7 assists in recent games.

For San Jose, Mikael Granlund has been a key player with 12 goals and 47 assists, alongside William Eklund who has tallied 4 goals and 7 assists in recent matches.

Over their past 10 games, Calgary has been averaging 3.1 goals and 5.6 assists, aside from incurring an average of 4.3 penalties resulting in 11.3 penalty minutes, while giving up 3.5 goals. San Jose, in comparison, managed 2.2 goals and 3.5 assists, with an average of 3.5 penalties and 10.3 penalty minutes, conceding 3.2 goals in the same

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