The San Jose Sharks have lost eight of their past nine games and lead the Calgary Flames by one point for third place in the Pacific Division after a 5-2 loss to the Flames on Friday. San Jose, which is four points behind the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks for first in the division, was 7-2-0 in its previous nine. "We know we're a better team than the record indicates," coach Pete DeBoer said after the loss in Calgary. "It was only two weeks ago we were playing some great hockey and we did for a long time so it's fixable." Goalie Martin Jones started against the Flames after playing in a 3-2 loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, the first time he started back-to-back games since mid-December, but was pulled after giving up four goals on 22 shots in two periods. "We know he's better than where he's at right now," DeBoer said. "We're not finishing for our goalies and we're not getting a big save at the right time, and that's a recipe for disaster." Jones has lost five of his past six decisions (1-5-0) with an .856 save percentage in that stretch. "We just need to execute better," Jones said. "Better execution, a little harder to play against in our own end and more big saves. … I don't think I am far off." San Jose has lost its past six games on the road but has won 10 straight in Vancouver since Jan. 21, 2012. Forward Joe Thornton is one point from passing Brett Hull (1,391) for 22nd place on the NHL all-time list.
