Our Flames vs Sharks prediction starts in the crease, where neither club has confirmed a starter for Monday night at SAP Center. San Jose is a -130 favorite on the moneyline, with Calgary at +110 and the total set at 6.5. Both teams have struggled to keep the puck out of their own net. However, the goaltending gap between the projected starters is wide. We break down the matchup, the price movement and where we see the value.
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks — Time & How to Watch
| Where | SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose CA |
| When | November 2 – 9:00 PM ET |
| TV | NBC Sports California, ESPN+ |
Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
Goaltending comes first, and here it is provisional. Daily Faceoff lists both starters as unconfirmed on Monday morning. Its projections have Dustin Wolf in goal for Calgary and Yaroslav Askarov for San Jose. Wolf is 2-4-0 with a 4.38 goals-against average and an .847 save percentage. Askarov is 4-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Alex Nedeljkovic started Saturday against Ottawa, which makes an Askarov turn the natural rotation. Calgary is thinner in net with Devin Cooley on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Still, at least one projected lineup lists recalled goaltender Arsenii Sergeev, so the Flames’ crease is the bigger unknown.
Calgary is 6-8-0 with 12 points, three behind San Jose. The record hides a better recent stretch. The Flames are 6-4-0 over their last 10, scoring three goals per game. In contrast, they are just 1-5-0 on the road. This is the second stop of a three-game trip that began with a 5-2 loss in Colorado on Saturday. Joel Farabee leads the club with 15 points, and Matvei Gridin has five goals. Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) and Samuel Honzek remain out.
San Jose is 7-7-1 with 15 points, 10th in the Western Conference and fourth in the Pacific Division. The Sharks are 4-5-1 over their last 10 and 3-4-0 at home. They lost 5-1 to Ottawa on Saturday. Captain Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 16 points, and Will Smith has added 10. Alexander Wennberg and Igor Chernyshov are both on injured reserve. This is the first meeting between the clubs this season.
Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames | +1.5 (-230) | +110 | O 6.5 (-103) |
| Sharks | -1.5 (+190) | -130 | U 6.5 (-117) |
Odds accurate as of November 2, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Flames vs. Sharks Prediction — What Does an .847 Save Percentage Invite?
The total is where the goaltending read shows up most clearly. Wolf has allowed 4.38 goals per 60 minutes this season. Recent form outweighs reputation, and his current form is poor. Calgary allows 3.71 goals per game, 28th in the league. San Jose allows 3.40, which ranks 22nd. Neither team suppresses volume, either. The Sharks give up 31.0 shots per game, 31st in the NHL, and the Flames allow 30.1. A leaky goaltender facing a steady stream of shots is the classic over setup.
Special teams add fuel. Calgary’s power play converts at 33.3%, third in the league. San Jose’s runs at 23.1%, and both penalty kills sit in the low 80s. Late-game script matters too. A one-goal game in the final minutes often brings an empty net, and either side pulling its goaltender adds scoring chances at the end.
The case against is real. Neither offense is prolific, as Calgary scores 2.57 goals per game and San Jose 2.67. The total has not moved from its open, and the Under carries the heavier price. That suggests the market leans slightly the other way. Moreover, if Sergeev starts instead of Wolf, the read rests on a goaltender with little NHL track record. Still, the Over at -103 needs just a 50.7% hit rate, and the goaltending matchup points toward a high-event game.
The Pick: Over 6.5 (-103)
Flames vs. Sharks Prediction — Why Has the Price Drifted Toward a 1-5-0 Road Team?
The market has moved toward Calgary since the open. San Jose opened at -137 and now sits at -130. Calgary has shortened from +117 to +110. That movement is the main argument for the Flames, alongside their better recent form. Calgary’s power play also holds a clear edge over San Jose’s penalty kill on paper. Calgary also scored six against Seattle on Thursday, a game we broke down in our Kraken vs Flames prediction.
There is also a bounce-back angle for both clubs. Each lost by at least three goals on Saturday, so neither side carries momentum into Monday. Calgary’s attack runs through Farabee, who leads the club in scoring. If the Flames convert early on the power play, a +110 underdog can win this game outright.
However, the goaltending gap still favors the home side. Askarov’s .900 save percentage is more than 50 points better than Wolf’s. Calgary is 1-5-0 away from home and plays its third road game in five days. The Sharks also have the matchup’s leading scorer in Celebrini. At -130, the break-even rate is 56.5%, which is a fair ask for the home team with the better projected goaltender. Note that this play rests on the same goaltending input as the Over, so the two picks are not independent.
The Pick: Sharks Moneyline (-130)
Our Final Word on Flames vs. Sharks
Monday’s game hinges on two creases that remain unconfirmed, so check the starters before puck drop. A Sergeev start for Calgary would leave its crease just as uncertain, and both reads would hold. A Nedeljkovic start for San Jose would soften the moneyline edge slightly, but it would not change the shape of the game. If Wolf and Askarov start as projected, the matchup tilts toward goals and toward the home side. Calgary’s road struggles and thin goaltending depth are hard to ignore, even with the price moving its way. The Flames’ 6-4-0 run is a reminder that this is no lopsided matchup. We also covered Calgary in the Flames vs Oilers preview last week.
The Over 6.5 at -103 is our top play because Wolf’s .847 save percentage meets two of the league’s leakiest defenses. The Sharks moneyline at -130 follows because San Jose holds the stronger projected goaltender at home against a 1-5-0 road team.
NHL Flames vs. Sharks FAQ: November 2, 2026
What time does the Flames vs. Sharks game start?
The Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks face off at 9:00 PM ET on Monday, November 2, 2026. That is 6:00 PM local time in San Jose.
What channel is the Flames vs. Sharks game on?
The game airs on NBC Sports California in the Sharks’ home market, and it is also carried on ESPN+.
Where are the Flames and Sharks playing?
The Flames and Sharks play at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California. It is the second stop on Calgary’s three-game road trip, which continues in Seattle on Wednesday.
What are the Flames’ and Sharks’ records this season?
The Calgary Flames are 6-8-0 with 12 points, and the San Jose Sharks are 7-7-1 with 15 points. Calgary is 6-4-0 over its last 10 games, while San Jose is 4-5-1.
Have the Flames and Sharks played each other this season?
No. Monday’s game is the first meeting between the Flames and Sharks this season.