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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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San Jose Sharks host Calgary Flames on November 3rd in an NHL matchup between two teams struggling to find consistency. The Sharks sit eighth in the standings with 15 points from 8 games, while Calgary languishes at thirteenth with just 10 points from 12 matches. Both sides arrive in poor form, but San Jose's recent win over Ottawa suggests they may have found some momentum — a warning sign for the visiting Flames.
Team form
San Jose Sharks
San Jose's last five games tell a story of volatility. They lost 0-2 to Buffalo most recently, but that came after a 6-2 demolition of Ottawa on the road. Before that win, however, they dropped games to Boston (4-6), Toronto (1-3), and Boston again (3-6). Over these five outings, the Sharks scored 14 goals but conceded 19, averaging 2.8 per game offensively and 3.8 defensively. The defence remains a concern, yet the ability to put six past a playoff-calibre opponent like Ottawa shows the attack can click when conditions align.
Calgary Flames
Calgary's situation is more dire. They've won just once in their last five — a 4-2 victory over Anaheim — but that's been overshadowed by a 2-6 loss to Vegas and a brutal 3-7 defeat to Colorado. Most alarming is the defensive collapse: the Flames conceded 25 goals across these five games, an average of 5.0 per contest. They scored 12 themselves (2.4 per game), suggesting an offence that cannot keep pace with the leakage at the back. Visiting San Jose is unlikely to punish that weakness more than Colorado and Vegas already have, but Calgary's defensive structure remains fragile.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in recent seasons, so we cannot draw on past meetings to inform this preview.
Key factors
San Jose's home advantage is meaningful here. The Sharks have shown they can score in bunches — the Ottawa result proves that — and Calgary's defence has been a sieve. Conversely, Calgary's offence is not without teeth; they managed four goals against Anaheim and three against Colorado, so they are capable of responding. The Flames' recent form is so poor, however, that they arrive as clear underdogs. San Jose's inconsistency is a caution: they can lose to Buffalo one night and beat Ottawa the next, which keeps this competitive. Calgary's inability to tighten up defensively is the bigger red flag. If the Sharks' attack finds its rhythm early, the Flames' backline may struggle to recover.
Prediction
San Jose should be favoured in this matchup. They hold the better record, play at home, and face an opponent in freefall defensively. The Sharks' recent offensive performance against Ottawa, combined with Calgary's 5.0 goals-conceded average over five games, suggests the hosts will create and convert chances. Calgary's sole recent win came against a weaker Anaheim side, and they have lost four of their last five. While the Flames can score — they are not without attacking threat — the defensive vulnerabilities make them vulnerable to a Sharks team that has shown it can put the puck in the net.
Back San Jose to win. The Sharks are the clear favourite here, though caution is warranted given their erratic form. Calgary's defensive woes make them an unattractive proposition, and San Jose's home ice should prove decisive. Expect a competitive game, but the hosts should prevail.
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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 |  Seattle Kraken | 14 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 |  Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 7 |  Dallas Stars | 13 | 4 | 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 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 24 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 15 | 8 | 4 | 21 |
| 3 |  Ottawa Senators | 15 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 13 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 |  Montreal Canadiens | 13 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 |  New Jersey Devils | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 7 |  Florida Panthers | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 8 |  Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 9 |  Washington Capitals | 12 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 10 |  New York Islanders | 14 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| 11 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 15 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| 12 |  New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 14 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 13 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 11 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
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