Mercifully, the Sharks bye week is over and they have returned to the ice to continue separating themselves from the Pacific Division. San Jose is clearly the best team in the division and should be able to maintain first while giving Martin Jones rest down the stretch. With that in mind, it is time to look ahead to the part of the season that actually matters: the playoffs.
Let’s take a look at what lies ahead for the Sharks in the playoffs, because the last 20ish games are just a formality at this point. This will be a Western Conference specific breakdown, because who knows what will happen out East (spoiler: the Capitals will get bounced in round 2, as per playoff tradition.