San Jose (20-48-11) at Calgary (38-27-14)
- When: Apr 13 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB, CAN
- TV: NBCS-CA
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Line: Calgary -300 ML | Total: 6.0
The Calgary Flames are clinging to faint playoff hopes, and Sunday’s home matchup against the struggling San Jose Sharks presents a must-win opportunity to stay in the postseason hunt. Calgary is a heavy -300 moneyline favorite, with the total set at 6.0 goals.
Calgary Flames Outlook
The Flames (38-27-14, 90 points) enter this matchup just a few points back from the final Western Conference wild-card spots held by Minnesota and St. Louis. With only three games left, Calgary needs to win out and get help elsewhere.
Their latest 4-2 win over the Wild not only kept them in the race but gave them a mental edge. Calgary opened up a four-goal lead in that game, showing urgency from the start — a trend they’ll aim to carry over into this one.
The Flames have also dominated this series, winning all three meetings this season and five straight overall. They’ve claimed 10 of the last 11 contests against the Sharks and will be looking for a clean season sweep. If they can replicate Friday’s energy, another decisive win is likely.
San Jose Sharks Outlook
San Jose (20-48-11, 51 points) sits dead last in the NHL standings and has officially been eliminated from playoff contention. The Sharks are riding an eight-game losing streak, most recently dropping a 4-2 decision to Edmonton on Friday night after entering the third period tied.
Despite the losses, San Jose is showing fight. Their young core — including Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith — has been producing consistently in recent games. Celebrini had nine points in a four-game span before going quiet in Edmonton, and Smith is riding a four-game point streak.
The Sharks have made marginal improvements in key areas like goals against and total wins compared to last season, but they still rank near the bottom in most metrics. Their role now is spoiler, and they’ll look to play tough and unpredictable hockey to finish strong.
Prediction
Calgary has everything on the line and a historical edge in this matchup. Expect the Flames to come out fast again, knowing their season is hanging by a thread. San Jose has offensive talent, but defensive lapses and inconsistency make it tough to trust them to hang for 60 minutes.
Final Score Prediction: Flames 5, Sharks 2
Best Bet:
Flames -1.5 (Puck Line)
Total: Lean Over 6.0 (-105), given Calgary’s urgency and San Jose’s leaky defense.
- NHL Odds source: MYBookie Sportsbook
