Overview
- Blake Coleman converted a Sharks turnover 5:46 into the second period for the decisive goal, his team-leading seventh.
- Calgary controlled play with lopsided totals, including 27-6 shots through two periods and a 19-1 first-period edge in 5-on-5 scoring chances per Natural Stat Trick.
- Special teams remained a mixed picture as the Flames went 0-for-3 on the power play and are 0-for-16 over seven games, while the penalty kill went 2-for-2 against the NHL’s top road unit.
- Dustin Wolf stopped 16 shots for the shutout, the Backlund–Coleman–Honzek line neutralized rookie Macklin Celebrini, and Honzek sealed it into an empty net with 4.2 seconds left.
- The result ended San Jose’s four-game win streak and sets up a Saturday home game against the Jets with a chance to build momentum.