The San Jose Sharks (14-33-5) and Calgary Flames (25-23-5) will battle it out in this Pacific Division showdown on Thursday, February 15, at 9:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Flames are moderate favorites to win while at home with a puck line at -1.5 (-340).

The Sharks are currently riding a two-game losing streak as they enter this battle. Their most event defeat came at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets, with a 1-0 ending result.

Keep an eye on Tomas Hertl as he plays a crucial role for the Sharks, requiring top-notch performance for any chance of success. Currently leading with 34 points and 15 goals, he is about the only driving force for their offense.

The Sharks typically score 2.04 goals per game with 25.3 shots. They are showing a 16.8 power play percentage and have scored 21 power play goals but have allowed 44. Now, limited power play opportunities pose a challenge.

Defensively, they allow 3.77 goals per game and face 35.5 shot attempts, showing a less favorable ratio compared to their offensive stats. Noteworthy is their 73.3 penalty kill percentage, demonstrating strong defensive capabilities.

The Flames have gone 4-1 in their last five games and just recently had their four-game win streak snapped with their latest loss. This was a 2-0 shutout against the New York Rangers.

Nazem Kadri leads them with 44 points and 28 assists, making him a key offensive player for their team. As for scoring, Blake Coleman leads them in scoring with 21 goals so far.

The Flames display an average of 3.08 goals and face 31.2 shots per game. During power plays, they have scored 24 goals and allowed 24, yielding a 14.8 power play percentage that is slightly below the Sharks.

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.00 goals and face 30.1 shots per game, establishing themselves as a strong team. This gives them a decent chance for success while retaining offensive flexibility. Their penalty kill percentage, at 84.7, is slightly superior to the Sharks

According to the latest NHL betting odds on MyBookie, the Calgary Flames are strong favorites with a puck line of -1.5. Can the Sharks find success on the road despite their issues throughout the course of the season?

Currently, the Sharks are 5-20-3 on the road and have another big challenge as they try to make adjustments. The Flames are 12-11-1 at home, which bodes well against a weak road team and will likely be an influence in the game. Look for the Flames to land a good win.