These are the guys they’re going with. The Pacific Division-leading Flames didn’t make any top-of-the-ticker transactions on trade deadline day, hardly a surprise since Brad Treliving struck early to add Tyler Toffoli and Calle Jarnkrok to his forward cast.
Tuesday’s tilt at the Saddledome pits the top squad in the Pacific Division standings against one of the cellar-dwellers, but the Flames realize these Sharks have some bite. In fact, the Men in Teal have won both meetings so far this season.
POINTS LEADERS
FLAMES
Johnny Gaudreau — 62 GP, 28 G, 52 A, 80 PTS, +44
Matthew Tkachuk — 62 GP, 29 G, 45 A, 74 PTS, +37
Since the last time these two teams laced up on Dec. 7, 2021 — when the Sharks took a 5-3 win — much has changed, some quite recently. The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Flames added important pieces in Tyler Toffoli and Calle Jarnkrok in February and March. The Sharks, meanwhile, inked Tomas Hertl an eight-year extension last week, effectively ousting a concern that has harried them all season.
A smart strategy going into Tuesday’s game might be to use the Flames as a measuring stick. If head coach Bob Boughner is still around next season, it may be a perfect opportunity to see how his team measures up against the best in the division this year. Joe Will and Doug Wilson should also be paying attention. The Flames can roll all four lines: their center-depth, for example, has pushed Sean Monahan to the fourth-line.
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Couple frustrating losses against this season. I was at the 4-1 game earlier this year and the score definitely wasn't indicative of the play. Hopefully the boys can get one back tonight.
Final 20 games of the year, the last quarter push to stay atop the pacific! Quite an interesting position to be in for a change! Really like the thought of mixing and matching different combos to get as many looks as we can with this roster!
SAN JOSE SHARKS at CALGARY FLAMES 7pm TV: SN1 - RADIO SN960
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