The December doldrums continued for the San Jose Sharks as the return of one of their key players couldn’t get them out of their current rut. Logan Couture returned to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 15, but he was unable to change the fortunes for San Jose.
The Sharks knew they had an opportunity on this quick, two-game trek to Western Canada, but the Calgary Flames had other ideas. The Flames scored early and often in securing a 4-2 victory over San Jose, pulling within four points of the Sharks in the Pacific Division standings.