Calgary Flames
Current season record
5–7–0 · 10 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks — Saturday, December 28, 2024 Game Analysis
Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Final.
Game Analysis
SAP Center at San Jose
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- CanadaCBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, CITY
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CGY
- Jonathan Huberdeau (14)
- PPMikael Backlund (7)
- ENJonathan Huberdeau (15)
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Game Summary — Saturday, December 28, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Calgary Flames defeated San Jose Sharks 3–1. The game was played at SAP Center at San Jose.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Game Analysis — Saturday, December 28, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Calgary Flames paired the victory with a 33–22 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 60.0% of the two teams’ combined shots. It recorded 1.5 times as many shots on target, a substantial volume advantage alongside the win. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Calgary Flames converted 1 of 3 power plays (33.3%); San Jose Sharks converted 1 of 2 power plays (50.0%). Power-play goal totals were level, so the difference in the final score came from other scoring situations.
San Jose Sharks won 52.7% of faceoffs yet was outshot 33–22. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Official Game Highlights — Saturday, December 28, 2024
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Game Statistics — Saturday, December 28, 2024
| Statistic | Calgary Flames | San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 33 | 22 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 33.3 | 50.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Hits | 19 | 16 |
| Blocked shots | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Penalty minutes | 9 | 11 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Calgary Flames won 3–1 at SAP Center at San Jose.
Who scored
- Jonathan Huberdeau Goal (14) Tip-In, assists: MacKenzie Weegar (15), Nazem Kadri (10)
- Macklin Celebrini Goal (12) Slap Shot, assists: Alexander Wennberg (10), Tyler Toffoli (11)
- Mikael Backlund Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Nazem Kadri (11), Rasmus Andersson (10)
- Jonathan Huberdeau Goal (15) Backhand, assists: Nazem Kadri (12), Dustin Wolf (3)
Goalies
- Dustin Wolf stopped 21 of 22 for Calgary Flames.
- Yaroslav Askarov stopped 30 of 32 for San Jose Sharks.
Mikael Backlund Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Nazem Kadri (11), Rasmus Andersson (10) That made the score 2–1 in the 2nd, and Calgary Flames stayed ahead.