Programming note
Sharks-Sabres coverage starts tonight with Sharks Pregame Live at 7 p.m. on CSN California
Where they stand
Sharks: 32-21-6, 70 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Sabres: 24-30-7, 55 points, 7th Atlantic Division
Playoff picture
The Sharks trail the Kings by six points in the Pacific Division, with one game in hand. They trail the Ducks, who host Edmonton tonight, by two points.
The latest
Sharks: San Jose completed its five-game road trip in Colorado on Wednesday, losing 4-3 in a shootout. Still, the Sharks went 3-1-1 on the trip, and have played nine of their first 11 coming out of the All-Star break on the road.