- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames
- Event Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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The Calgary Flames (21-25-6) will aim to secure a victory against the San Jose Sharks (27-21-3) at the Scotiabank Saddledome this Saturday.
In their last match, the San Jose Sharks clinched a dominant 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Their offensive prowess shone through as they scored on 5 out of 33 shot attempts. They also took advantage of 4 power play opportunities, converting 2 into goals. The Sharks incurred a total of 15 penalty minutes during the game.
At even strength, the Sharks have conceded 140 goals while netting 122. Their opponents have had 157 power play chances (ranking 16th in the NHL) and scored 35 goals during those situations. This season, the Sharks have recorded 159 goals (18th overall) while allowing 175 against them. With 1,303 shot attempts, their shooting percentage stands at 12.2%. Currently, the team has amassed 57 points, with a points percentage of .559. They have faced 1,552 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .887. The Sharks have been awarded 177 power play opportunities, scoring on 37 of them, yielding a power play conversion rate of 20.90%.
Yaroslav Askarov is anticipated to guard the net for this matchup. Over his career, Askarov has achieved 23 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .500. His save percentage is .893 over 921 minutes played. He has faced 1,342 shots and has made 1,198 saves. Throughout his career, Askarov has surrendered 144 goals, resulting in a goals against average of 3.13. His overall win-loss record stands at 22-20-3, starting in 46 games across 48 career matchups.
Calgary’s previous game saw them face off against the Anaheim Ducks, where they fell short with a score of 4-3. The Flames managed to score 3 times on 35 shots on goal, converting 1 goal during their only power play chance in that matchup.
On the shooting front, Calgary has attempted 1,497 shots (14th overall in the league), with a shooting percentage of 8.68%. They have allowed 1,510 shots against, resulting in a save percentage of 89.8%. The Flames’ penalty kill has been effective, stopping 83.66% of the opposing power play opportunities they faced. They have been awarded 158 power play chances, converting 15.82%, with 105 goals scored at even strength and 25 while on the power play (ranking 27th in the league). Overall, Calgary has conceded 154 goals (129 at even strength and 25 while shorthanded) and has recorded 130 goals, resulting in 48 points and a points percentage of .462.
In goal for Calgary is likely to be Dustin Wolf. He has seen teams average 2.81 goals per game against him, with a cumulative total of 301 goals allowed. Wolf’s quality start percentage is 52.3%, and he has made 56 quality starts throughout his pro career. He has been in net for 107 games, logging 3,854 minutes of time on the ice. His career record is 52-43-12, with a save total of 2,792 from 3,093 shots faced, yielding a save percentage of .903.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Calgary
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