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(NHL) San Jose vs. Calgary,
Money Line: -133.00 Calgary (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -133.00 Calgary (Home)
Result: Loss
The 38-23-9 San Jose Sharks have won five of seven and have moved into second place in the Pacific Division with 85 points. However, the team's current run still only has them five points ahead of the fifth-place Calgary Flames, who are 35-26-10. The Sharks are hoping to strengthen their postseason grip and widen the cushion over the Flames on Friday when the clubs meet at Scotiabank Saddledome.As for teh Flames, they have wins in three of their last four following a four-game skid to put themselves within three points of the second wild-card spot.
San Jose: The team's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers gave them a three-point edge on the Los Angeles Kings in the Pacific Division in the race to finish second to the Vegas Golden Knights. Captain Joe Pavelski set up a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton to increase his point total to 10 (three goals, seven assists) in his last seven games. Tomas Hertl capped his two-goal performance by scoring 2:40 into the extra session for the Sharks, who are fending off the other California clubs as well as Calgary.
Jonas Donskoi has benefited from San Jose's acquisition of Evander Kane with six points (two goals, four assists) in seven games, but he sustained a shoulder injury following being driven into the boards by Oilers defenseman Ethan Bear during the third period.
Calgary: We need everyone contributing on the ice, off the ice, and in the room," said Calgary captain Mark Giordano, who has three goals and an assist in his last four games. Calgray is trying to fight through injuries in an attempt to stay "playoff relevant." Head coach Glen Gulutzan didn't commit to the return of spark-plug Kris Versteeg to game action versus San Jose, after the veteran forward was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday. He has been sidelined 48 games since undergoing hip surgery. Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to play versus the Sharks despite missing practice on Thursday while fellow forward Matthew Tkachuk, A talented agitator, will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury.
The pick: Both teams are coming off victories over the Edmonton Oilers but the Sharks are in a much better playoff position than their opponent. It feels like a good spot for Calgary but while the Flames are an impressive 20-10-6 on the road, they are only 15-16-4 at home, allowing 3.03 GPG. I say the Over is a 10* play.
San Jose: The team's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers gave them a three-point edge on the Los Angeles Kings in the Pacific Division in the race to finish second to the Vegas Golden Knights. Captain Joe Pavelski set up a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton to increase his point total to 10 (three goals, seven assists) in his last seven games. Tomas Hertl capped his two-goal performance by scoring 2:40 into the extra session for the Sharks, who are fending off the other California clubs as well as Calgary.
Jonas Donskoi has benefited from San Jose's acquisition of Evander Kane with six points (two goals, four assists) in seven games, but he sustained a shoulder injury following being driven into the boards by Oilers defenseman Ethan Bear during the third period.
Calgary: We need everyone contributing on the ice, off the ice, and in the room," said Calgary captain Mark Giordano, who has three goals and an assist in his last four games. Calgray is trying to fight through injuries in an attempt to stay "playoff relevant." Head coach Glen Gulutzan didn't commit to the return of spark-plug Kris Versteeg to game action versus San Jose, after the veteran forward was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday. He has been sidelined 48 games since undergoing hip surgery. Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to play versus the Sharks despite missing practice on Thursday while fellow forward Matthew Tkachuk, A talented agitator, will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury.
The pick: Both teams are coming off victories over the Edmonton Oilers but the Sharks are in a much better playoff position than their opponent. It feels like a good spot for Calgary but while the Flames are an impressive 20-10-6 on the road, they are only 15-16-4 at home, allowing 3.03 GPG. I say the Over is a 10* play.
