Sharks' Couture wounded in standout performance vs Flames

SAN JOSE –- It was Logan Couture’s best offensive performance in some time on Thursday against Calgary, as the 26-year-old had his first four-point night in nearly three years.

He also accrued a few battle wounds on his way to tallying a goal and three assists in the Sharks’ 6-5 shootout loss to the Flames. Not only was Couture whacked in the back of the leg by Deryk Engelland in the second period on a blatant slash that went unpenalized, he also has a trip to the dentist scheduled for Friday afternoon after taking a butt-end to the mouth from Mark Giordano in the first period.

It’s the second time in two years that Couture has needed work on his front left tooth, and, somewhat amazingly,…