[GDT] Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks 8:00pm TV: SNW, NBCSCA - RADIO SN960

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5 THINGS - FLAMES @ SHARKS


COLTS CONNECTIONS: Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Rasmus Andersson along with Sharks winger Kevin Labanc were all teammates on the Barrie Colts from 2014-2016. The trio were in the top five of Colts scoring in both seasons, with Andersson leading all Colts defenders in scoring over the two-year span with at least 60 points in both seasons.

Preview
Calgary at San Jose

Sunday's clash kicks off a set of road games in San Jose before the Flames finish their pre-Christmas schedule in California against the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks.

Certainly the opportunity is there to string together wins, provided the Flames can start finishing their chances. The Flames were the better team for most of Friday's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. They couldn't find the go-ahead goal, however, despite having the upper hand in a one-sided second period in which they outshot the visitors by a 15-3 margin.

"There's pucks laying around there, but we're not putting in that extra effort to beat their man one-on-one and stuff like that," forward Elias Lindholm said. "I think we all have to look at ourselves in the mirror and be better."

How the Flames can take advantage of having the NHL’s easiest strength of schedule

The Flames will play Pacific Division opponents exclusively from here on out until the end of the month, including a four-game California road trip that begins Sunday. With the exception of Edmonton and Seattle, the Flames will play teams that are presently outside of the playoffs. Calgary’s upcoming slate of games will be crucial for them to rack up points and stay in the fight for a playoff spot of their own.

[Tsawwassen]

Pregame links of this two game mini series
https://scores.nbcsports.com/nhl/pre...&home=18&vis=3
https://www.espn.com/nhl/preview/_/gameId/401459089


Game is on SiriusXM on channel 924 for a computer and other electronics with the
Flames feed and online in your vehicle. Channel 219 in your vehicle will have the Sharks feed.

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames go!

[Freddy]

Without blaming Markstrom for any of the recent losses, I would like to see Vladar between the pipes because I think he gives the Flames the best chance to win.

[Toonage]

Agreed. Hoping for a Vladar start as well.

Also, this is where the Flames need to make up some ground. They couldn't beat the AHL Sharks last season. I don't have a lot of faith they'll beat them this year. But we're rapidly approaching a lost season. Strength of schedule brings the opportunity. Capitalize on it.

[activeStick]

Looking forward to watching tonight as I've been in the east for the last month for work and the last full game I watched was the win vs Philly.

[Northendzone]

Broadcast starts at 8.30. Puck drop at 8.40.

San Jose up 2-0 by 8.52.

Oh well, at least no fans have to leave thier homes in this weather to watch this

[cam_calderon]

Just win, please.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Well I guess I gotta try it…. Birthday magic win, 6-3 for the good guys!

[activeStick]

Happy 63rd!

[Heavy Jack]

I might be wrong but I’d imagine it’s Scroopy’s 36th? Happy bday either way my friend! GOFLAMESGO!!

Huby Hatty in coming!

[dissentowner]

A sweep of this California trip would be really nice.

[dammage79]

I can watch this game tonight. Hoping for a solid effort.

I don't know what's going on with this team but it definitely feels like a one step forward 3 steps back kind of year.

[chummer]

4-0 road trip please, starts tonight.

[skcli]

Turn down all PPs to make the game more watchable

[Rick M.]

I hope Tanev is available to play.

[Samonadreau]

Would like to see Vladar get the start.

[FBI]

Would like to see Philips get the start.

[Toonage]

Gilbert recalled, Tanev to IR?

[yourbestfriend]

Interesting schedule. When was the last time we played the same team back to back as visitors in the regular season?