Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 12/18/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

The San Jose Sharks (10-16-5) host the Calgary Flames (13-11-6) at SAP Center on Sunday.

The Calgary Flames had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Canucks in their last outing. The Flames had a middle of the road showing in this game. In the game, they finished 3 out of the 38 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 4 power play chances and were able to notch 1 goal. Calgary garnered 8 penalty minutes in this game.

Calgary Flames opponents have earned 115 power play tries (3rd in hockey) and have tallied 21 goals in those chances. The Flames have seen 854 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .895. Calgary has tried 1,021 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.7%. While playing at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 69 goals while having 68 on the offensive side of the ice. Calgary comes into the game with 103 power play opportunities and they have added 21 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.39%. For the current season, they have earned 32 points and their points percentage comes in at .533. When discussing their scoring, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 89 goals (20th in the league) on the campaign and have given up 90.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Daniel Vladar. Vladar has participated in 39 contests during his hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 20-12-5 and got the start in 34 games. Opponents have been able to score 104 goals against Vladar in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.86. Vladar has seen 1,074 shots taken against him and has garnered 970 total saves. His save percentage currently is .903 for his 2,183 minutes in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vladar has earned 19 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .559.

Their last time out, San Jose played the Coyotes in a matchup where the Sharks ended up with the win by a score of 3-2. The Sharks had 3 goals of the 33 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to notch a goal.

San Jose has put up 934 shots (17th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.17%, while allowing the opposition 946 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 84.62% on their opponents 91 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.5%. They have recorded 80 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 21.25%. The Sharks have earned 78 goals at even strength and 17 goals (27th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 109 goals to be scored by way of 95 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the San Jose Sharks have earned 95 goals, 25 points, as well as a points percentage of .403.

Across the rink you are expected to see Kaapo Kahkonen protecting the net. He has tallied 2,051 saves out of 2,270 shots tried, giving him a rate of .904. Kahkonen has earned a lifetime record of 36-29-7 and has played in 77 games. He got the starting nod in 73 contests and has accumulated 4,360 minutes. Kahkonen's quality start percentage sits at 52.1% and he has 38 quality starts in his hockey career. Teams are averaging 3.01 goals per contest and he has yielded 219 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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