Calgary at San Jose

The Flames bring a three-game road losing streak into San Jose and are 1-5-0 away from home. Calgary has scored 36 goals in 14 games, 27th in the league, and San Jose has scored 40 in 15, 23rd. Over its last 10 games, Calgary has scored 3.0 a game, up from 2.6 for the season, because its first four games produced six goals in total. Defense is where both clubs leak. Calgary has allowed 52 goals in 14 games, 3.7 a game, and San Jose has allowed 51 in 15, 3.4 a game. Each has given up more goals than it has scored, and the Flames have not shut out an opponent in 14 games. The Sharks have also committed 62 penalties, 4.1 a game, and are seventh in the NHL, which gives Calgary extra power plays. Opponents have outshot Calgary in nine of its 14 games and San Jose in 10 of its 15, and with both defenses under that pressure, I make the OVER the play tonight.