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Yegor Sharangovich scored twice, including a crucial goal early in the third period, leading the Calgary Flames to a decisive 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. This win is significant for Calgary as they intensify their pursuit for a playoff spot. With this victory, the Flames have now triumphed in three of their last four outings, positioning themselves just two points behind St. Louis for the second wild-card slot in the Western Conference, while trailing Minnesota by three points for the first wild-card position. Calgary has two games remaining on their schedule, while both St. Louis and Minnesota have one game left to play.
In addition to Sharangovich’s contributions, MacKenzie Weegar, Adam Klapka, and Matt Coronato also found the back of the net for the Flames. Goaltender Dustin Wolf was instrumental in the win, making 28 saves to help secure Calgary’s playoff aspirations.
For San Jose, Tyler Toffoli achieved a milestone with his 30th goal of the season. Jan Rutta added another goal for the Sharks, but it was not enough as they faced their ninth consecutive loss. With their struggles this season, the Sharks sit at the bottom of the NHL standings, and the team will aim to turn things around in their remaining fixtures.
The Sharks’ next challenge comes on Monday night against Vancouver, followed by a home game against Edmonton on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Flames will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday and conclude their regular season on Thursday in Los Angeles.
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