Will Calgary Flames Douse the Sharks' Frenzy at Scotiabank Saddledome?
As the Calgary Flames prepare to host the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Flames have been showing a strong performance on home ice, with a notable victory in their last game against the Los Angeles Kings. In that matchup, they capitalized on powerplay opportunities, scoring three out of six times when they had the man advantage.
The team's shooting percentage stood firm at eleven percent during that game, and they won fifty-five percent of faceoffs – an area where they've been consistently strong. This faceoff prowess has been a key factor in controlling the pace of games and will be crucial against San Jose.
However, it's not all smooth skating for Calgary. In an away game against St. Louis Blues just prior to their win over Kings, they faced defeat despite scoring first and leading early in the game. Their shooting percentage matched that of their victorious effort but was not enough as they lost by two goals.
The trend continued in another away game against Chicago Blackhawks where despite outshooting their opponents with thirty-nine shots on goal and maintaining a high sixty-two percent faceoff win rate, they were only able to convert once – showcasing a mere three percent shooting efficiency.
These fluctuations highlight that while Calgary has potential offensive firepower and control from faceoffs, converting opportunities into goals is an area for improvement – especially when playing away from home.
As we look ahead to facing San Jose Sharks at our fortress Scotiabank Saddledome on April 19th at 7:00 PM local time (1:00 AM UTC), fans can expect an intense battle where special teams could tip the scales. The Flames will need to sharpen their attack while continuing dominance at faceoffs to secure victory.
Fans can catch this thrilling encounter live on ESPN+ online or NBCS-CA television network for what promises to be another gripping chapter in this season's narrative.