Programming note: Sharks-Kings coverage starts tonight at 7pm on NBCSN.
Where they stand
Sharks: 41-28-6, 88 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Kings: 45-25-5, 95 points, 1st Pacific Division
Playoff picture
The Sharks will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Kings in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Kings AND the Coyotes lose to the Flames in any fashion OR if the Coyotes lose to the Flames in regulation.
The Sharks trail the Kings by seven points and the Ducks by four points.