The Flames are looking to snap out of a four-game funk, the most recent loss a 4-0 decision at home to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. In Matt Stajans's 1,000th game, the Flames were held scoreless even though they outshot their opponent 29-16. Their closest chance came in the second period when Dougie Hamilton beat goalie John Gibsonbut not the crossbar.
2. THEM
The Sharks are coming off a 2-1-overtime win against the Pacific-Division leading Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Brett Burns scored in the second to tie the game, while Couture got his 31st of the year which was the game-winner in overtime. Martin Jones had 24 saves in the win.
3. US vs. THEM
This is the fourth and final game between the Flames and Sharks in this divisional rivalry. The Flames are 0-2-1 against the Sharks this season, falling 3-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Dec. 14, 3-2 in a shootout on Dec. 28 in San Jose, and 7-4 on March 16 at home.
4. THIS, THAT, THE OTHER
This: Gaudreau is one point away from becoming the first Flame to average a point-per-game or more since Jarome Iginla had 86 in 2010-11 … That:The Flames will play two road games today and on Monday before returning home for three in a row. The Flames will then embark on their last road trip of the season when they play a single game in Winnipeg before returning home to close out the season with a match up against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 7 … The Other: The Flames are currently 10-11-3 against the Pacific Division this season.
5. PLAYERS TO WATCH
Flames: LW Johnny Gaudreau Johnny Hockey has been excellent on the road, with his 46 points away from the Scotiabank Saddledome (11g, 35a) tied for second in the NHL with Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. Sharks:C Joe Pavelski Pavelski is close to a career milestone, sitting 10 points shy of 700. The captain is tied with defenceman Brett Burns for the team points lead.
