The Calgary Flames (21-26-6) will try to halt a five-game losing streak when they square off against the San Jose Sharks (27-21-4) at home on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Sharks have a 6-3-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 32 total goals (10 power-play goals on 36 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 27.8%) while giving up 29 goals to their opponents.
Flames vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Flames 3, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-125)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames (21-26-6 overall) have a 4-6-10 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Calgary is 5-5-4 (14 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the 15 games this season the Flames registered only one goal, they've finished 0-13-2 (two points).
- Calgary has finished 7-5-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 14 points).
- The Flames are 14-6-3 in the 23 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 31 points).
- In the 14 games when Calgary has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-7-2 record (12 points).
- In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-12-3 (19 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Flames finished 12-13-3 in those contests (27 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have earned a record of 11-4-15 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 27-21-4.
- San Jose has earned 29 points (13-4-3) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has earned five points (2-5-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 34 games, earning 53 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 11-7-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 8-7-0 (16 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 36 times this season, and earned 40 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 2.47 | Goals Scored | 3.12 | 17th |
| 13th | 2.98 | Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 29th |
| 9th | 28.8 | Shots | 25.4 | 28th |
| 21st | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 30th |
| 30th | 15.53% | Power Play % | 20.67% | 15th |
| 6th | 83.23% | Penalty Kill % | 77.85% | 22nd |
Flames vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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