Takeaways: Sharks call Bennett’s hit ‘gutless’, ‘predatory’

San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell lets in a goal from Calgary Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)CALGARY, Alberta — Bill Peters guaranteed it. His team followed through and delivered.

In a conversation with Pete DeBoer Monday morning, the Calgary Flames coach guaranteed that his team would bring its A-game to the rink in Monday’s showdown for first place in the Pacific Division, a response to the squad’s 1-2-2 record over its previous five games. The Flames showed up and proved just how much offensive fire power they have, scoring eight goals in a romp of the Sharks on…