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San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 03-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: San Jose Sharks 4-2 Calgary Flames
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The San Jose Sharks host the Calgary Flames on 3 November in an NHL matchup that pits a team fighting to climb the standings against one struggling to find consistency. San Jose sits eighth with 15 points from 8 games, while Calgary languishes in 13th with just 10 points from 12 outings. This is a chance for the Sharks to build momentum at home and for the Flames to prove they can compete against a side in better form.
Team form
San Jose Sharks
San Jose have won just 2 of their last 5 games, but the picture is mixed. They lost 0-2 to Buffalo on 28 October, then fell 4-6 to Boston four days earlier. However, they showed fight with a 6-2 victory over Ottawa on 22 October, demonstrating they can put goals on the board. Over these five matches, the Sharks have scored 2.8 goals per game while conceding 3.8, revealing a defence that leaks chances but an attack capable of matching most opponents.
Calgary Flames
Calgary's recent record is alarming. They have won just 1 of their last 5 games—a 4-2 success at Anaheim on 14 October—but have lost heavily to Vegas (2-6), Colorado (3-7), and Seattle (1-6). The Flames are conceding 5.0 goals per game over this stretch, a rate that will punish them against any competent offence. Scoring 2.4 per game, they lack the firepower to outscore teams that are beating them so convincingly.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams, so we cannot draw on previous encounters to inform this preview.
Key factors
San Jose's home advantage is significant here. The Sharks, despite their inconsistency, are playing in front of their own crowd and have shown they can score in bunches—witness the 6-2 demolition of Ottawa. Calgary's defence is in freefall, conceding at a rate that suggests they will struggle to contain a Sharks team that, while not elite, is clearly more stable. The Flames' lone recent win came against a weaker Anaheim side, and they have no recent evidence they can tighten up defensively. San Jose's offence, averaging 2.8 goals per game, should find opportunities against a Calgary backline that has been torn apart repeatedly.
Prediction
The Sharks come into this fixture as clear favourites. They are the higher-ranked team, they have the home-ice advantage, and they face an opponent in genuine distress. Calgary's defensive collapse—conceding 5.0 per game—is the critical weakness here. San Jose should be able to exploit that vulnerability and build a lead. While the Flames can score, their recent form suggests they lack the resilience to mount a comeback. The Sharks' superior position in the standings and their more stable recent record make them the team to back.
Back San Jose to win. The Sharks are strong favourites to take this one, and the matchup favours them across the board. Calgary's leaky defence and inconsistent offence make them vulnerable to a Sharks team playing at home with the chance to climb further up the standings. This should be a comfortable evening for San Jose.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers | 14 | 8 | 2 | 22 |
| 2 |  Minnesota Wild | 15 | 9 | 3 | 21 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 15 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Utah Mammoth | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 |  Dallas Stars | 14 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 |  Seattle Kraken | 14 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 7 |  Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 |  St. Louis Blues | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 |  Nashville Predators | 14 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 |  San Jose Sharks | 15 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 11 |  Calgary Flames | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| 12 |  Anaheim Ducks | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 13 |  Winnipeg Jets | 14 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 14 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 16 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 24 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 15 | 8 | 4 | 21 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens | 14 | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Senators | 15 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 13 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 |  New Jersey Devils | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 7 |  Florida Panthers | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 8 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 10 |  Washington Capitals | 12 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 14 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| 12 |  New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 14 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
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