Tuesday's NHL play will see the Calgary Flames (13-16-4) take the ice against the San Jose Sharks (16-14-3), starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Flames are 15th and the Sharks eighth in the Western Conference.
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Flames vs. Sharks: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.48 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 12th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 14.02% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 9th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.64% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.18% | 23rd |
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Flames vs. Sharks Top Players
Flames
- Nazem Kadri has been important to Calgary's offense this season, putting up 28 points in 33 games.
- With seven goals and 15 assists, Rasmus Andersson is one of the top contributors for Calgary with his 22 points (0.7 per game).
- On 94 shots (for 10 goals) and nine assists, Matthew Coronato has created 19 points this season.
- In the 25 games Dustin Wolf has played this season, his save percentage is .899, 34th in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded 16 goals and 31 assists in 33 games for San Jose, good for 47 points.
- Will Smith is one of the impact players on offense for San Jose with 29 total points (0.9 per game), with 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a top contributor on offense for San Jose with nine goals and 13 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 11-8-1 in 20 games this season, conceding 60 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 549 saves and a .901 save percentage (31st in the league).
Flames vs. Sharks Injury Report
Flames
Mikael Backlund: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Martin Pospisil: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Undisclosed),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Michael Misa: Out (Lower Body)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sabres | W 7-4 | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Kings | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Penguins | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
