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We're thinking that was a bit of an outlier (and that might be a big understatement) for a Sharks scoreline on Saturday in Pittsburgh, when San Jose made that whirlwind rally from 5-1 down in the third period to win 6-5 in OT. The previous four games had all landed exactly on five goals, and the Sharks could only mange 1 or 2 goals in four of the previous six games as they continue to look for consistent scoring from someone other than Macklin Celebrini. Meanwhile Calgary continued its low-scoring tendencies in Saturday's 2-1 win at LA, and GK Dustin Wolf has a 1.61 GAA in five December starts. Play Flames-Sharks Under
The Sharks probably didn't need a plane to fly home from Pittsburgh after that rousing 6-5 OT win on Saturday over the Penguins, rallying from 5-1 down in the third period. John Klingberg ended up scoring twice (including the winner) as San Jose got some offense from someone other than Macklin Celebrini. They're back at the Tank tonight facing a hot Flames bunch that's won three of four, but hard to trust Calgary's offense that's only scored more than Seattle in the West. Let's see if Sharks GK Yaroslav Askarov rediscovers his November form when posting a 1.88 GAA (December 4.55), and he's 10-4 his last fourteen starts. Play Sharks on Money Line
I don't know why, yet again, I can't get +1 on Sharks games on here but that's what I'd recommend simply for OT insurance. But this isn't too bad as I'm not really sure why the Flames are favored even if playing better of late. They are still well below .500 away and the Sharks well above at home. It's San Jose's first home game in nearly two months and it stole wins in Toronto and Pittsburgh to conclude a long road trip. One of Calgary's top forwards in Mikael Baklund (16 points, +1) is iffy. The Flames have won the past seven in the series, but that just means SJ is due.
The San Jose Sharks return home from a 5-game, eleven-day road trip where they were outshot in four games. San Jose is ranked 32nd in shots allowed and has the worst shot differential in hockey at -240. The Flames are ranked 18th in shots against with a +43 shot differential. In high-danger chances, Calgary is +14 while San Jose sits at zero. Calgary has beaten the Sharks seven straight times, including a 36-17 shot advantage back in October. San Jose is dealing with injuries to Will Smith (29 points in 33 games) and Philip Kurashev after both left the game following their biggest comeback win in franchise history against the Penguins. I like the road team in this spot.


