Sharks 6, Flames 3: Calgary Battles, Comes Up Short
The Calgary Flames didn’t go quietly Tuesday night at SAP Center, but the San Jose Sharks were just a step ahead, taking a 6-3 win. Calgary showed they could hang tough, climbing back from an early two-goal hole, but a few sloppy moments in their own end kept them chasing the scoreboard. Blake Coleman, Ryan Lomberg, and Nazem Kadri found the net, showing the Flames can score, even if the game slipped away.
The Sharks jumped on Calgary fast. John Klingberg scored just over a minute in, and Barclay Goodrow made it 2-0 by the six-minute mark. Calgary battled back—Coleman cut the lead, and Lomberg tied it with his first of the season—but Macklin Celebrini and Goodrow made the most of loose pucks and lucky bounces, pulling San Jose ahead again. Tyler Toffoli added his 300th NHL goal along the way, a milestone in a game that already had plenty of highlights.
Dustin Wolf faced plenty of traffic in the net and made some key stops, but the Flames were up against a quick, opportunistic Sharks team. The effort was there, but the execution didn’t always follow.
Key Point One: Coleman Ignites the Flames
Blake Coleman’s early goal got Calgary moving. A sharp wrist shot cut the two-goal deficit and energized the team. For a while, it felt like the Flames could wrestle the game back.
Key Point Two: Flames’ Defence Needs to Click
Calgary’s own end was a problem at times. Hesitation and misreads let Celebrini and Goodrow sneak in goals that could have been stopped. Rasmus Andersson noted that they spent more time defending than they wanted—and it showed.
Key Point Three: Kadri Keeps Fighting
Nazem Kadri’s backhand in the third period reminded everyone that this team won’t give up. Even in a loss, his ability to find space and finish plays gives the Flames a little spark to build on.
Final Thoughts from the Flames’ Perspective
This loss hurts, but there were positives. Coleman, Lomberg, and Kadri kept the Flames competitive, and Wolf gave them a chance to stay close. The team needs tighter defensive work and smarter puck management. There’s talent here—it’s about putting it together night after night.