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San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Flames break deadlock beat Sharks 3-2; San Jose’s second straight loss

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Calgary Flames Matt Coronato is at the doorstep as San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic defends in front of the net at the Scotiabank Bank Arena in Calgary (Photo by: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Joel Farabee scored a short handed goal at 6:53 in the third period to break a 2-2 tie game which turned out to be the gamer to defeat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.

#2 The Flames Morgan Frost and Matvei Gridin each scored their 12th goals this season and helped the Flames to a 3-2 win that snapped their five game losing streak.

#3 This was the second loss in a row for the Sharks who lost to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday by another one goal loss 3-2.

#4 San Jose’s Will Smith scored on a power play goal and Adam Gaudette scored but it wasn’t enough as the Sharks end the month of January 7-5-1. Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 39 Calgary shots.

#5 It’s off to Chicago and the Blackhawks at the United Center Monday night. The Blackhawks have done their own share of struggling losing five in a row as of Saturday night.

Join Lincoln Juarez for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsadioservice.com

Sharks Fall 3-2 to Flames; Sharks head to Chicago on Monday night

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The Calgary Flames Joel Farabee (86) scores on San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) as John Klingberg (3) looks on at Soctiabank Arena in Calgary on Sat Jan 31, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks fell 3-2 to the Calgary Flames Saturday, ending the Flames’ five game losing streak. Morgan Frost, Matvei Gridin, and Joel Farabee scored for the Flames. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves for the win. Will Smith and Adam Gaudette scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 39 saves in the loss.

After the game, Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky said: “We just couldn’t get ‘er going at all. Second period we really struggled.”

The Sharks scored early, on a power play just 3:11 in. Skating to the net, Alexander Wennberg made a quick little pass across the slot to Will Smith. Smith’s snap shot beat Wolf as the goaltender tried to come across.

Morgan Frost tied the game at 14:44. The tying goal was also on the power play, a five-on-three. Nedeljkovic stopped a shot from Matt Coronato but put a rebound out in front, which Frost jumped on. Assists went to Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau.

The Flames outshot the Sharks 15-11 in the first. The Sharks had two power plays, one that carried over to the second period. The Flames’ two power plays overlapped in the middle of the period.

The Sharks took another lead with a goal from Adam Gaudette at 1:21 of the second period. After three blocked Sharks shots and a save by Wolf, Gaudette’s wrist shot made it through. William Eklund and Michael Misa got the assists.

Matvei Gridin tied it again at 6:59. a cross-ice pass from Frost set him up for a snap shot. Assists went to Frost and MacKenzie Weegar.

The Flames outshot the Sharks 17-6 in the second period. The Sharks took two penalties and the Flames took none.

Joel Farabee scored the game-winner short-handed at 6:53 of the third period. Farabee was right by the goal when the puck came off the backboards, ready for a tidy backhand shot. Assists went to Mikael Backlund and Kevin Bahl.

In the third, the Sharks took three penalties, including a 10-minute misconduct to Barclay Goodrow and a too many men on the ice. The Flames took two.

With just over three minutes to go, Nedeljkovic seemed to leave the game with what looked like a lower body injury. Instead, he walked it off during a tv timeout and did not miss a shift. After the game, he said: “I just needed to get off the ice. My leg was starting to bug me. Thankfully it was the tv time out so I was able to get things under control.”

In other injury news, Philipp Kurashev returned to the lineup for the first time since December 13.

The Sharks next play on Monday at 5:30 PM PT against the Blackhawks in Chicago.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks battle Flames in Calgary for Saturday matinee

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From left to right the San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini, Mario Ferrerao, and Collin Graf celebrate a goal in the first period at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thu Jan 29, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can Macklin Celebrini continue his offensive surge Saturday?

#2 How will Will Smith contribute to San Jose’s attack against the Flames’ defense?

#3 What kind of impact could William Eklund have on the scoreboard in this road game?

#4 Will the Sharks’ goaltending situation with Yaroslav Askarov be a difference-maker?

#5 Can Collin Graf continue to be a spark up front for San Jose?

Catch the San Jose Sharks podcasts with Mary Lisa Saturdays at ⁠http://www.sportsradioservice.com⁠

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong: Canucks staring at 12 loses in a row organization problems; Goalie fights a raritey; plus more NHL news

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The Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson (40) wins a face off against the New York Islanders Jean Gabriel Pageau (44) at Rogers Centre in Vancouver on Mon Jan 19, 2026. The Canucks are on an 11 game loss streak and host the Washington Capitals on Wed Jan 21, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP)

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Can the Vancouver Canucks turn things around — or is an organizational reset imminent after their 11th straight loss? The Canucks continue to spiral, sparking trade-deadline rumors and tough questions about leadership and core players.

#2 How will the rare goalie fight between Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljković shape the conversation around NHL physicality and passion? A goalie fight — the first in six years — got fans buzzing and raises bigger questions about emotion and confrontation in today’s game.

#3 Is the New Jersey Devils’ OT win over the Calgary Flames overshadowed by Luke Hughes’ injury and what it means for their playoff chase? Simon Nemec’s heroics were tempered by a serious injury to star defenseman Luke Hughes, a major narrative for New Jersey.

#4 Can the Islanders keep their momentum rolling — and is Anthony Duclair’s scoring surge a sign of playoff viability? Duclair’s two goals propelled New York to win again, piling even more pressure on struggling teams like Vancouver.

#5 Will the Anaheim Ducks’ four-game winning streak (including a big win over the Rangers) mark a real turnaround?

Jessica Kwong does the NHL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Celebrini ignites Sharks’ third-period breakout in 6-3 win

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Sharks players huddle up after scoring the first goal vs. Calgary on Dec 16, 2025, at SAP Center in San Jose, CA (Sharks Media)

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, CA– Another Hockey night in the Bay Area after a long stretch of games on the road, the Sharks are finally back, hosting the Calgary Flames.

It has been a ride for both teams so far during the last couple of days. The Teal won in overtime after an impressive comeback at Pittsburgh in overtime with a 6-5 score. Calgary, one of the worst teams in the NHL this season, has found some momentum, winning four of the last five. On Saturday night, the Flames took the win against the Kings.

FIRST PERIOD

From the outset, it was a hockey game nobody expected. The Sharks and the Flames delivered a show of back-and-forth hockey. The Sharks struck first as John Klingberg netted the first one with an assist from Macklin Celebrini. Barclay Goodrow put the second up for the Sharks, making it 2-0 close to the final minutes of the first period. Calgary did not back down and responded quickly, with Blake Coleman and Ryan Lomberg netting one each for the visitors to make it an even game. Once again, Barclay Goodrow made his double to seal the period with the lead in the first.

SECOND PERIOD

In the second, the Sharks had to continue on the mission to dominate. At the start of the 2nd, a penalty against Sharks’ defenseman, Timothy Liljegren, in the penalty kill, the Sharks responded accordingly. The game turned very physical for both sides. Both teams came even in shots on goal, 16 for the Sharks and 17 for the Flames. in the 2nd, the score remained the same, up by 1 for the Sharks.

THIRD PERIOD

San Jose extended its lead early in the third when Celebrini finished a deflected score to make it 4-2. Tyler Toffoli added a goal later in the period to push the lead to 5-2. Calgary got one back from Nazem Kadri, but another Sharks tally sealed the 6-3 final.

San Jose outshot Calgary 26-30 and won the faceoff battle while continuing to refine its balanced attack. Calgary was unable to convert on its power-play opportunities and surrendered.

STANDINGS IMPACT: The Sharks improved to 17-14-3 and will look to build on the wins as they continue their homestand with a winning streak and look to improve in the highly contested Pacific division. Next game is at home vs. the Dallas Stars. Calgary dropped to 13-17-4 and will try to rebound in its next game in the Emerald City vs. the Seattle Kraken.

Barracuda shutout Wranglers 3-0, Carriere’s first of the season

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San Jose Barracuda vs Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday November 26th at Tech CU Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE–San Jose shutout Calgary 3-0 in this week’s mid-week matchup at Tech CU. San Jose was the first on the board, courtesy of Igor Chernysov scoring his ninth of the year. With this goal, Chernysov is now tied for first among rookies in points, 16. Cole Clayton added to the lead three minutes later to extend the lead to 2-0. On their second powerplay opportunity, Filip Bystedt knocked in a flying puck to score his first powerplay goal of the season to extend their lead even further to 3-0.

Both teams shot fairly well in tonight’s game, San Jose outshot Calgary 14-5 after the first period. After the second period, San Jose outshot Calgary 13-7. . To end the game, San Jose outshot Calgary 33-22. For a lot of the game, the puck was in Calgary’s defensive zone, hence the amount of shots taken. For San Jose, Lucas Carlsson took the most shots and for Calgary, it was between Rory Kerins and Sam Morton.

Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was third on the powerplay and last on the penalty kill. For Calgary, they came into tonight’s game 8th on both the powerplay and penalty kill. Both teams had a chance to show what they were capable of. San Jose went 1 for 5 on the powerplay while Calgary went 0 for 3. Filip Bystedt scored his first powerplay goal of the season.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start. Carriere recorded the win making 22 saves on 22 shots. His record now moves to 5-3-2. For Calgary, Ivan Prosvetov got the start. Prosvetov recorded the loss making 30 saves on 33 shots. His record now moves to 7-5-1-1.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Quentin Musty
  2. Igor Chernysov
  3. Cole Clayton

The Barracuda will be back in action on Friday November 28th, visiting the Colorado Eagles at Blue Arena. The last time these two teams faced off was last season. During last season, the Barracuda and the Eagles faced off in the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs with the Eagles securing the win and advancing even further.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Second visit to Seattle for San Jose in less than 11 days; Sharks-Kraken puck drop 7pm tonight

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San Jose Sharks William Eklund (72) tries to put a shot past Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) at the Saddledome in Calgary on Thu Nov 13, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf stopped 16 shots and delivered his first shutout of this season and fourth overall shutout in the Flames 2-0 win over one of the toughest team in the NHL the San Jose Sharks who had been playing some of the best hockey on Thu Nov 13.

#2 The Sharks were came into Calgary with a four game win streak and the Flames were on a four game losing streak and the Flames ended their loosing streak while the Sharks snapped their winning streak.

#3 In an array of offense by the Sharks Wolf stopped three shots in the third period avoiding a Sharks comeback which included the Sharks Macklin Celebrini who took four shots after Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov was pulled for an extra attacker.

#4 Sharks winger Jeff Skinner had to leave in the first period after suffering a leg injury when he was skating for the puck against the Flames Rory Kerins against the boards.

#5 The Sharks make their second visit to Seattle in ten days on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena for a 7pm PT puck drop. The last time the two clubs met the Sharks took care of business with a 6-1 win on Wed Nov 5th. How do you see this match up this Sat Nov 15th?

Lincoln Juarez does the Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks try to rebound in Seattle after getting shutout in Calgary

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) makes a glove save after a shot from the Calgary Flames Jonathan Huberdeau (10) in the first period at the Saddledome in Calgary on Thu Nov 13, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf stopped 16 shots and delivered his first shutout of this season and fourth overall shutout in the Flames 2-0 win over one of the toughest team in the NHL the San Jose Sharks who had been playing some of the best hockey.

#2 The Sharks were came into Calgary with a four game win streak and the Flames were on a four game losing streak and the Flames ended their loosing streak while the Sharks snapped their winning streak.

#3 In an array of offense by the Sharks Wolf stopped three shots in the third period avoiding a Sharks comeback which included the Sharks Macklin Celebrini who took four shots after Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov was pulled for an extra attacker.

#4 Sharks winger Jeff Skinner had to leave in the first period after suffering a leg injury when he was skating for the puck against the Flames Rory Kerins against the boards.

#5 The Sharks make their second visit to Seattle in ten days on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena for a 7pm PT puck drop. The last time the two clubs met the Sharks took care of business with a 6-1 win on Wed Nov 5th. How do you see this match up this Sat Nov 15th?

Mary Lisa does the Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Shut Out 2-0 by Flames, Askarov Makes 34 saves

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San Jose Sharks Adam Guadette (81) is checked the Calgary Flames Kevin Bahl (7) in front of goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) in the first period at the Saddledome in Calgary on Thu Nov 13, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks were shut out by the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Thursday, Blake Coleman and scored for Calgary. Dustin Wolf made 16 saves for the win. Yaroslav Askarov made 34 saves in the loss.

After the game, Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli said, of his goaltender: “He’s playing great. He kept us in the game tonight, the other night as well. Obviously it’s a disappointing performance for the rest of us.”

Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky said, oof Askarov: “He was unbelievable. It shouldn’t have been a 2-nothing game, that’s for sure. He was the only one that was ready to play.”

The Sharks had a single shot in the first period to the Flames’ 13 shots. On top of that, they lost veteran forward Jeff Skinner to an injury just 1:53 into the game. The Sharks took the only penalty in the first period.

They got their second shot during a power play early in the second period. They made it to 5:46 of the second without giving up a goal.

That is when Blake Coleman scored for the Flames. He stole the puck from Sam Dickinson, skated around the defenseman and shot the puck over Askarov’s glove.

At the halfway point, the Sharks had three shots on goal. They finished the second period with six. The Flames had 14 shots in the second. San Jose had some good shifts at the end of the period but could not put the puck in the net.

Half way through the third period, the Sharks had as many shots as the Flames, with four apiece. They stayed even through the period but the Sharks just could not score.

With five seconds left and the Sharks’ net empty, Samuel Honzek chased down the puck and score. An assist went to Mikael Backlund.

The Sharks next play on Saturday in Seattle against the Kraken at 7:00 PM PT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Celebrini key factor in Sharks recent success; SJ in Calgary for Thursday night

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Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) and the San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) battle it out for the loose puck at Grand Casino Arena in St Paul on Tue Nov 11, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How will rookie forward Macklin Celebrini, one of the Sharks’ key young forwards, impact the game offensively against the Flames’ defense?

#2 Veteran defenseman John Klingberg was brought in for his experience — can he help stabilize the Sharks’ back end and limit Calgary’s top forwards?

#3 With the Sharks’ goaltending duo of Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic on the roster, which netminder is better suited for this matchup and how might the Flames exploit weaknesses?

#4 Forward Jeff Skinner was signed to bring scoring and veteran presence — how likely is he to find chemistry with the younger Sharks forwards in a road game environment?

#5 Young center Will Smith continues to develop in the Sharks’ lineup — will his playmaking or defensively-responsible game be the key to finding an edge against Calgary’s physical style?

Join Len Shapiro for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Wednesday nights at http://www.sportsradioservice.com