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So, the Sharks did solve Ortio better than any other team this season, getting three past him; but Marleau’s breakaway save could have been the deciding goal.

Instead, the Flames took a fast lead, scoring on their first shot of the game, notched a shortie, and the Sharks had to catch up then take the lead, and give up the tying goal in the third, and lost in early OT.

Couture was told that his cracked teeth were a result of him diving, or a teammate’s stick, so not a penalty.  (Really?  I mean REALLY?)

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San Jose Mercury News

• PollakOnSharks Jan 18, 12:04am via Twitter Web Client Couture had two teeth chipped by errant CGY stick, but refs told him he either dived or victim of another #SJSharks stick so no call. Not.
• San Jose Sharks’ comeback falls short in overtime loss to Calgary Flames

CSN Bay Area/California

• Instant Replay: Sharks’ rally falls short, edged by Flames in OT
• Rewind: Poor start does in Sharks in OT loss to Flames
• Shot of the Game: Time lapse of SAP Center’s quick transition

The Gackle Report

• Rink Notes: McLellan Doesn’t Consider Desjardins’ ‘Job Lost’
• Sharks Erase Deficit, Fall To Flames In Overtime

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Calgary Flames

• NHLFlames 10:28pm via Twitter Web Client Numerology: A by-the-numbers recap of the #Flames 4-3 win over the #SJSharks ~ cflam.es/1GdKmZs #CGYvsSJS
• NHLFlames 11:13pm via Twitter Web Client WATCH: Post-Game comments from the first star in San Jose, Joe Colbone ~ cflam.es/1xivpMi #CGYvsSJS #Ignited
• NHLFlames 11:30pm via Hootsuite “We’re good in the third period and we showed that again tonight.” – Post-Game: @JoniOrtio ~ cflam.es/1ysfUHk #CGYvsSJS
• NHLFlames 11:45pm via Hootsuite “Joni was clutch at the right time.” – Bob Hartley talks about the timely saves by @JoniOrtio ~ cflam.es/1yw1Ucv #CGYvsSJS
• NHLFlames Jan 18, 12:00am via Hootsuite “They pushed back but at the end of the day we found a way to come away with two points.” – @Monahan20 ~ cflam.es/1yxxo3v #CGYvsSJS

Calgary Herald

• Ortio helps Flames to OT victory against Sharks

Calgary Sun

• SUNSports 10:09pm via Twitter Web Client #Flames‘ Ladislav #Smid owns own game, won’t blame life troubles on tough return to ice. @SUNRandySportak‘s snapshots calgarysun.com/2015/01/17/fla…
• SUNSports 11:01pm via Twitter Web Client Quotes and game story from #Flames‘ 4-3 OT thrilling win over host #Sharks tonight with #Sun‘s @SUNRandySportak. #NHL calgarysun.com/2015/01/17/cal…

SBN: Matchsticks and Gasoline

• MatchsticksCGY 10:25pm via SB Nation Calgary #Flames at San Jose #Sharks recap: Nice boys with nice hair win the game sbnation.com/e/7416658

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Friday was an optional practice for the Sharks.  (Torres did skate before practice. Mueller joined in late practice.) With an emphasis on fun.

Flames won 4-1 over Arizona on Thursday.

Neither team will be able to have morning skate at SAP Center as the Harlem Globetrotters have a matinee performance.  (But practice will be closed to public.) HNIC always inspires the Canadian players.

Ortio expected to start for Flames; two wins, one goal against since recall.  (He’s been named to AHL ASG roster.)

Niemi starting; Desjardins out of the line up (again) with fourth line staying intact.

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• SanJoseSharks 8:50am via TweetDeck GAMEDAY! #SJSharks host the Flames for some Saturday night hockey. #CGYvsSJS
  Preview: go.sjsharks.com/HubIB
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• DanRusanowsky 2:50pm via Twitter Web Client LISTEN HERE: #SJSharks @NHLFlames tonight, 6:30 PT on 98.5 @KFOX, affiliates w/@BretHedican, me. Radio preview here: sharks.nhl.com/club/podcastpl…

San Jose Mercury News

• Logan Couture’s father plans to join volunteers for this Saturday’s Sierra LaMar search
• Sharks forward Logan Couture turns columnist to share insights on top centers
• WTC: Sharks round-up: Couture as web columnist, improving penalty kill, renewed confidence for McGinn — and more
• Preparing for Flames, Sharks factor in Calgary’s strengths
• With Sharks winning, new dad Desjardins still finds himself out of lineup
• WTC: Sharks round-up: Sheppard’s drought and the one that got away, facing a hot Flames goalie, and Wingels thoughts on becoming Tommy Hockey (not going to happen)

CSN Bay Area/California

• Sharks finding their groove again on penalty kill
• Sharks’ Pavelski comments on Burish report
• Hertl could be key to Sharks’ second-half
• In the Crease: Sharks host Flames in key division battle
• Flames sticking with young goalie in key matchup with Sharks
• Desjardins remains out as Sharks keep lines intact

The Gackle Report

• Rink Notes: McGinn Playing Best Hockey As Season Builds
• Sharks Blue Line Still A ‘Work In Progress’
• Surging Flames Goalie Excited To Square Off Against Countrymate, Niemi

San Francisco Chronicle

• McKeon: Rinne’s injury will be test for Predators

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NBC/PHT

• NHL teams reaping rewards from great Skelleftea raid of ’14
  Where Sharks got Melker Karlsson from in SEL

Sportsnet

• Sharks deny dysfunction between GM and coach
• West Coast Bias: Emerging stars feeding Flames

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Calgary Flames

• NHLFlames 4:06pm via Twitter Web Client Bob Hartley gives an update on Glencross, talks about goaltending, & the #Flames playoff push (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/1whhTHm #Ignited
• NHLFlames 4:30pm via Hootsuite “I don’t see any reasons why we would make a change.” – Hartley on Ortio starting on Sat. ~ cflam.es/1y79AmO
• NHLFlames 5:00pm via Hootsuite “It’s about making the right adjustments & then executing.” – Colborne on the #Flames power play (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/1xbVAnV #Ignited
• NHLFlames 5:30pm via Hootsuite .@Monahan20 on playing with Bouma & @djones5454 and ending his goal scoring drought (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/1BEWuOT
• NHLFlames 6:01pm via Hootsuite Deryk Engelland talks to #FlamesTV about playing a disciplined brand of hockey (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/1whjDQT
• NHLFlames 8:02am via Hootsuite GAME DAY! The #Flames face the #SJSharks at 8:00 PM MT (CBC, SN-960) ~ cflam.es/1Cisne6 #CGYvsSJS
• NHLFlames 9:00am via Hootsuite The @NHLNetwork sets up tonight’s #CGYvsSJS game (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/1whIwvA #Ignited
• NHLFlames 11:47am via Twitter Web Client Check out the #Flames projected lines for tonight’s game in San Jose ~ cflam.es/1ynIXvJ #CGYvsSJS

Calgary Herald

• Flames notebook: Monahan snaps streak; Glencross sidelined
• Ortio gets nod for third straight game
• Flames Insider: Bouma, Monahan, Jones line emerges in wake of Glencross injury

Calgary Sun

• Flames forward Sean Monahan snaps goalless drought in Phoenix, looks to build on it
• Flames Notes — Flames have been short handed 105 times this year, the least in the NHL
• Calgary Flames goalie Joni Ortio getting another start in San Jose Saturday night as his hot streak continues
• Calgary Flames hope for some California Dreaming starting with San Jose Sharks

SBN: Matchsticks and Gasoline

• MatchsticksCGY 8:10am via SB Nation Calgary Flames in San Jose game preview: The Sharks meet Kiprusoff’s reincarnation sbnation.com/e/7335774