Calgary has been playing consistently well on home ice, as evidenced by their position in the standings. The team is solid defensively, allowing an average of fewer than three goals per game. In recent games, the Calgary Flames have been playing organized, team-oriented hockey with an emphasis on defense.
The San Jose Sharks are in excellent form, having won four games in a row. However, they have serious problems both offensively and defensively, especially in away games, where they often lose by several goals.
Given Calgary's defensive stability and San Jose's offensive problems, this match is likely to be a low-scoring affair. Both teams lack offensive efficiency, so an under-six goal total seems the most likely outcome.
