Third period miscues cost Sharks in another loss to Calgary Flames

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks cannot afford many missteps against non-contending teams down the stretch if they want to snap a six-year playoff drought this season.

They had another one Thursday at SAP Center to continue their longest losing streak since the start of the season.

After a bad line change and later a turnover in their own zone, the Sharks gave up two third-period goals and lost 4-1 to the Calgary Flames on Thursday before a sellout crowd of 17,435 eager to see their team start the stretch run on a positive note.