Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 26th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 58 points this season with a 27-24-4 record, and are 36-19 ATS and 26-28 in over/under. They have a 14-9-3 home record and a 13-15-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-2 road loss to the Avalanche, and their previous three games were a 6-3 road loss to the Blackhawks, a 3-2 road loss to the Flames, and a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Oilers.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.07 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.49 goals per game and are killing 78.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 81 points and 28 goals, adding a team-high 53 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 17-15-2 record, with 3.53 GAA and .889 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 10-9-2 record, with 2.91 GAA and .899 SV%.

Calgary Flames Preview

The Flames have 52 points this season with a 23-27-6 record, and are 29-27 ATS and 26-28 in over/under. They have a 15-10-4 home record and a 8-17-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home win over the Oilers, and their previous three games were a 4-2 home loss to the Maple Leafs, a 3-2 home win over the Sharks, and a 4-1 road loss to the Wild.

Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.50 goals per game and are scoring 16.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 82.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 39 points and 29 assists, while Matt Coronato leads the team in goals with 14. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 16-21-3 record, with 3.00 GAA and .896 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 7-6-3 record, with 2.27 GAA and .921 SV%.

Calgary Flames @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: February 26, 2026

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Flames have lost seven of their last eight road games following a win.
• The home team has won each of the Sharks’ last four games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Flames and Sharks.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games following a win.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the last four games between the Flames and Sharks.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Sharks have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won nine of their last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Sharks’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• William Smith has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Sharks as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Sharks’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Blake Coleman has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mikael Backlund has recorded an assist in five of the Flames’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.49).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
• The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
• The Calgary Flames rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.37%).

Flames vs Sharks Prediction

The Flames are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Sharks this season, but have lost their only visit in San Jose by 6-3.

In this Flames vs Sharks Prediction, the Sharks are coming as -125 home favorites. The Sharks have been the better team this season and are playing against one of the weakest road teams in hockey. They have four consecutive losses but all four were in a lengthy road trip. The Flames are also struggling with a 2-6 record in their last 8 games but I cannot trust them on the road against a Sharks team that has been the most profitable team in hockey this season. Take the Sharks on the moneyline with confidence.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: San Jose Sharks ML