Offense and defense struggle, Sharks lose 5-2

Martin Jones didn’t get much help from his team tonight in Calgary.The Sharks (43-28-7) woke up in Calgary this morning in third place in the Pacific Division, and played like it as well, dropping their matchup with the Flames (44-30-4) 5-2. Two weeks ago San Jose enjoyed a comfy six point cushion in the division but have only managed a lowly two points since and seen the Ducks and the Oilers easily make up the ground. They started the game fast and furious, playing scrappy grind it out hockey in the first, cemented by Micheal Haley’s beat down of Lance Bouma in defense of Justin Braun.

But as is usual when you play a little angrier and grip the stick a little tighter, some of your…