Sharks vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Feb. 26

The San Jose Sharks (27-24-4) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Calgary Flames (23-27-6) at home on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

The Flames have a 4-4-2 record in their past 10 games. They have totaled 23 goals while conceding 26 in that time. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in six goals (21.4% conversion rate).

Sharks vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Sharks 3, Flames 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-130)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks (27-24-4 overall) have an 11-4-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• San Jose is 13-5-3 (29 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Sharks scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• San Jose has finished 2-7-1 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering five points).
• The Sharks are 25-7-3 in the 35 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 53 points).
• In the 20 games when San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 11-8-1 to register 23 points.
• In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, San Jose is 8-8-0 (16 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 38 times, and went 18-16-4 (40 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have a 23-27-6 record this season and are 4-6-10 in games that have required overtime.
• Calgary has earned 18 points (7-5-4) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Flames registered just one goal in 15 games and they've earned two points (0-13-2) in those contests.
• Calgary has 14 points (7-6-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Flames have earned 35 points in their 25 games with at least three goals scored.
• Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 14 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 9-13-3 (21 points).
• The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Flames went 13-13-3 in those contests (29 points).

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Sharks vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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