Flames drop critical game to Sharks 7-4

By The Staff The Canadian Press

Posted March 17, 2018 12:18 am EST

1 min read

This article is more than 6 years old and some information may not be up to date.

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) celebrates his fourth goal as Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith (41) looks away during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Friday, March 16, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh.

Flames fell to the Sharks 7-4 after Evander Kane had his first career four-goal game Friday at the Saddledome.
Micheal Ferland had a goal and an assist for the Flames, who are four points behind the Dallas Stars for the second and final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Troy Brouwer, Mark Jankowski and Johnny Gaudreau also scored for Calgary.

Story continues below advertisement

The daily email you need for 's top news stories.

Three nights after stopping all 28 shots he faced against the Oilers, Calgary goalie Mike Smith had a rough outing as he made just 14 saves before being replaced by David Rittich early in the third period. Rittich went on to stop all seven shots he faced in a relief appearance.