Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California
TV: ESPN+ (national) | NBC Sports California (NBCS-CA) / Sportsnet (SN1 regional)
Game Context
The Flames sit 7th in the Pacific Division with 52 points (15-10-4 at home, 8-17-2 on the road). They are effectively out of the playoff picture but have shown late resilience in divisional play. The Sharks are 6th in the Pacific with 58 points (14-9-3 at home, 13-15-1 on the road). They remain mathematically alive for a wild-card spot but have slipped in recent weeks, sitting several points back with limited margin for error. This Pacific Division matchup is the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the clubs.
Recent Team Forms (Last 10 Games)
Flames: 4-4-2
Averaging roughly 2.9 goals scored and allowing 3.1. They closed the pre-Olympic break with a gritty 4-3 home win over Edmonton (Feb. 4) but have been inconsistent on the road. Notable results include a 3-2 win over these same Sharks on Jan. 31 and a 4-2 loss to Toronto (Feb. 2).
Sharks: 3-6-1 (currently on a 4-game losing skid)
Averaging 2.7 goals scored while allowing 3.6. They dropped their final two pre-break games — 6-3 to Chicago (Feb. 2) and 4-2 to Colorado (Feb. 4). Offense has been streaky, defense porous, especially away from home. Both teams return from the Olympic break with fresh legs but expected rust; post-break games often feature elevated scoring early.
Injury Report
Calgary Flames
- Out for season: Jonathan Huberdeau (LW – hip resurfacing surgery)
- IR / Out: Jake Bean (D – undisclosed, post-surgery)
- IR / Out: Samuel Honzek (LW – upper-body surgery, 6 months)
- Day-to-Day: Blake Coleman (LW – upper body)
San Jose Sharks
- IR / Out: Ty Dellandrea (C – lower body)
- Day-to-Day: Tyler Toffoli (RW – lower body; skated on own but uncertain for tonight)
- LTIR: Logan Couture (C – groin)
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) and other Olympians are expected back and available. The Sharks hold a clear depth advantage, especially if Toffoli sits.
Projected Starters & Key Player Matchups
Flames (projected): G Dustin Wolf or Devin Cooley, D (core without Bean), forwards Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman (if active), Andrei Kuzmenko. Sharks (projected): G Mackenzie Blackwood or Vitek Vanecek, D (full group), forwards Macklin Celebrini (19-year-old phenom returning from Olympic gold), Will Smith, Fabian Zetterlund, Tyler Toffoli (if active).
Key Matchups
- Macklin Celebrini vs. Flames top defensive pair: The teenage superstar (already ~80+ points pace) returns from Team Canada duty and should exploit any post-break rust.
- Nazem Kadri / Mikael Backlund vs. Sharks bottom-six: Calgary’s veteran centers must generate secondary scoring against San Jose’s depth.
- Special teams: Sharks PP ranks middle-pack; Flames PK is solid but vulnerable without full roster. Discipline will matter.
- Goaltending: Wolf has been Calgary’s best weapon (.915+ SV%); Blackwood gives San Jose the slight edge at home.
Series History (2025-26 Season)Flames lead the season series 2-1:
- Nov. 13, 2025 (@ CGY): Flames 2-0
- Dec. 16, 2025 (@ SJS): Sharks 6-3
- Jan. 31, 2026 (@ CGY): Flames 3-2
Calgary has won 8 of the last 10 meetings overall and owns the head-to-head edge again this year.
Betting Trends
- Sharks: 14-9-3 at home but 0-3-1 in current skid; 13-5-3 in one-goal games. Home overs hit frequently post-break.
- Flames: 8-17-2 on the road but 8-1 SU in last 9 vs. Sharks; excellent as +105 underdogs lately.
- Head-to-head: Flames 2-1 this season; totals split but trending under in recent low-event affairs.
- Post-Olympic: Elevated scoring early due to rust; both clubs rank middle-to-bottom in defensive metrics.
Game Odds
Calgary Flames 6.5
San Jose Sharks – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 25, 2026
